The Norfolk Fens by Canoe. River Wissey. Sausages and Tea on the Firebox Stove.

[@duskhunter3803]

Superb. Once again, zero ego, totally natural in front of the camera and selflessly promoting someone else.

[@michaeljack5268]

That was a long wait since your last vid. Would have loved to see some of that boat work. Oh well the long wait made it even more fun watching . But don't take that remark and run with it. Give Mags a hug for us. She scared us on that one. Worried about her getting tangled. You can tell the Queen, you have made us care even more about your country over there. And I'm speaking for a lot of us over here, i know.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Michael!

[@mbrider56]

Nice one Simon 👌🏻 Maggie is priceless 😂🛶. Great filmography with almost a “Maggie cam” going on 🙌👌🏻

[@Kevin-rh5li]

Luv these paddle vids Simon

[@jamesellsworth9673]

"...and if you stand up in the canoe, you can see the BOTTOM of the river!" PLUS: 'Mags is hot; but her timing's not! A very fine paddle in skilled and congenial company. Even though you became pressed for time, you continued to provide us with special and interesting camera angles! I just about 'lost it' when you revealed the 'as planned' vs 'actual paddling distance! Best to stay off the English Channel!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂 yes, I think that’s good advise!! 👍🛶

[@GrumpyGrunt]

It's always good to see you again, mate! Beautiful weather, good friends (Hi Mags!) and some water to carry you...sounds like another perfect day. Sweet Maggie does a *really* good job of ballast on the front of that canoe, doesn't she (to a certain point)? The shots down the side show how level the craft rides with her up there. The water lily on her head was priceless. 😂 Glad you got your canoe repaired in time, got a chance to get out with Ginger and the dogs, and still managed to find time to edit and post a video for us. I appreciate you, Simon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy! 😁🛶

[@RedswedeOutdoors]

Simon and Ginger: Maybe it's time for some lunch? Maggie: Lunch? Hang on, I'll find us a good spot, just follow me! :D Totally priceless.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂

[@Uglehytten]

It is good to see that you are back on the River again Simon. I got a bit worried with all that climbing Italian mountains and all :) Awesome that you and your mate brought a regular zoo with you. Lovely animals :) As always, thank you for sharing your adventures. Cheers from Denmark !

[@biblebeliever4570]

Simon, I have a grand idea for your 30k subscribers giveaway to take both out and about or separately Tom and Maggie and present them both with a bushcraft gift. I'm sure all your viewers would agree just seeing Tom's face light up to receive a gift for his adventures out and either start or add to his love of nature in a gift. Your so generous to your subscribers that we would benefit greatly if you could do this on a video. Thank you for all your inspirations. Simon, Tom, and Maggie have our hearts. Cheers to all of you.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Nice idea, if only I could pry Tom away from his Xbox (just kidding!) 😁

[@drbrown1970]

Love the susurration from the reedbeds. Thanks for sharing that day out Simon.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks, Simon. I can watch this type of content all day long. 👍🙂🍺

[@Viator19]

OMG Ginge. I had no idea you know him as well. I haven't seen him for ages but say hello to him from us the boys at the Cannon pub in Newton Poppleford. I went to a Thin Lizzy gig with him a few years back. A proper fella.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - small world! He’s a top bloke. I’ll pass on your regards!

[@tonyboloni64]

Beautiful wooden canoe

[@blister4walken]

A much needed, chilled video after a long day at work. Looked like a fun (windy) day. Great to see Maggie out again.

[@suesmith4325]

I loved watching Maggie at the helm. Ha ha! What is it about the back of a dog's head that is so adorable? Thanks for the ride, Simon. It was lovely!!

[@HodgdonH110]

A canoe a nice river - pub as reward at the end - doesn't get ANY better

[@thizizliz]

When you said the lotus leaves looked like lawn, I thought "uh oh, Maggie is going to think so too!" And she did! She's a sweetie though. Nice day on the water.

[@MHarenArt]

Always so enjoyable to ride along with you and Maggie in the canoe! Nice to meet your friend Ginge and his dogs too! Thanks for taking us along!

[@laurieann2714]

LOVE all the doggies and of course your camping!!

[@davidcarthy9077]

You need a telly show mate. Your videos are like a holiday. Thoroughly enjoy every one.

[@nibimocs]

Really had to laugh when Maggie jumped in. A number of years ago I when I was out paddling, we approached a landing that was green with pollen that the winds had pushed up. My dog thought it was dry land and jumped in -- just like Maggie did. When he came out, he looked like he'd jumped into a bucket of green paint! Fun memories. Love your canoe. Thanks for taking us along on this fantastic paddle. atb -Larry

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - I can image that scene! Dogs are immensely entertaining creatures! 😂

[@nibimocs]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Indeed, they are!

[@philipwallis5587]

Simon& Ginge...🛶👍 That looked a great paddle guys just my luck I couldn't be there with you guys maybe next time. Maggie is just priceless..what a lovely girl she is. I can also vouch for Ginges workmanship and quality on his hammocks,underquilts and all the other outdoor gear he makes its 1st class. Great video as always Simon top job ❤️🛶👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Phil! 😁👍🛶 next time mate!

[@Draculhuhn]

Maggs jumps out -instant like...she was itching for it😁 Oh! And congratz to 30 k subs! Well done - well deserved indeed 🐰

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@alwallsgrove3442]

Thanks Simon and Ginge for a great day out. looking forward to the next one. Al.

[@steveverrill6935]

Maggie sure cuts a nice path through the lily pads 😂😂😂 my Carli just about did the same into some river grass; really enjoying your channel, thanks!!

[@rodbennettakakampzite5448]

Very nice sir, peaceful and enjoyable with Maggie the comic and her antics...lol

[@rodh2168]

Nice to see you made it back. Love your canoe and nice to see Maggie's hair in the headwind. Nice to have a pub at the end of a paddle. ATB. Rod in Canada.

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

I love these kinds of videos from you. They seem to be some of your best work, IMO. Day trips and overnight Trips in your area, are the absolute best. Your Country is beautiful. love seeing it.

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

I really like your choice of music. Love the dogs as well,...and you too. - your videos are great. Ciao. Pubs are very important. I'd love to do an English pub crawl. Not so much the beer as the good pies you can get. Eat drink and be merry for .... hopefully tomorrow will come.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Carolle! Can’t beat a good pie and a pint. 😁🍺

[@felisha9406]

Simon, Glad to see a video. I’ve been worried over Andy. Hope things is well with him.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

He’s well, just busy with work as far as I know - hopefully he’ll get back in the woods soon! 👍

[@carltyson4393]

Simon, great to see you out in the canoe and hanging out with Maggie. She had a great time. Thanks for sharing the beautiful paddle. Cheers,

[@BobbityBob19]

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon

[@danozeman26]

Looked like a great paddle. Must venture out that way. Maybe without my dog though😂

[@lindenvillage2474]

Ah deadly , your a man of my own heart ,out away from everyone just me a my oul dog ,nice boats ,I could see that coming ,I was thinking the dog will think he can walk on it ,

[@boatman222345]

Very enjoyable, no hype, natural experience!

[@mshirey2799]

You know, after watching a good number of your videos now, I feel pretty confident in two beliefs: #1-- That if everyone in the world grew up having a dad like you, that we'd experience world peace, and #2-- That your friendships feel SO healthy and supportive and completely devoid of toxic patriarchy, and that all men would greatly benefit from having at least one friend just like you in their lives. Truly, Simon, THANK YOU for showing up in the world as the marvelous person you are

[@Cactinaes]

Haha! Just as I was about to say Simon, I dare ya to walk on that lily lawn...Maggie took the leap of faith. Great stuff!

[@neillambton4065]

I`ve only just come across this video, brings back memories of when we hired a boat from Bridge Boatyard in Ely for the week, we stopped at Higay for the night, had to go back to Ely, because we lost a key for the water hose cupboards, and get another from the boatyard. Our intention was to go to Stoke Ferry, but we never got there in the end, so to see this makes me want to hire another boat and go there.

[@rubydue]

Simeon, we knew she was going to jump on that grass ;) I enjoyed your video thanks for sharing

[@derekmcmanus8615]

Ah Mr Simon we have been waiting for you! Oh and first! 🤗

[@Ade4fish]

First. Whoopee. Maybe you should try the lottery next ! LOL :)

[@derekmcmanus8615]

@@Ade4fish lolz I wouldn't be that lucky though I did win £50 on a scratch card twice! The missus was expecting so it paid for the bottle steriliser! Result! 🤗

[@michaelrutledge7048]

A great paddle down the Wissey!! I love how Maggie girl steals a lap of water and bites at the weeds. And her stepping out onto terra firma (or so she thought)... priceless!! Haha Another great video, but they’ve been fewer and farther between. Come on, Simon, let’s get to work!! Haha

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂 Thanks Michael!

[@aleencross]

Maggie is a crack up!! But I missed seeing her. Great video , enjoyed it.

[@darenkent6987]

Great video Simon and Maggie as always ❤️❤️

[@johngaydos1008]

Hi Simon and thanks for the nice video. always love to see a new video posted!

[@cgriggsiv]

Nothing like in a beautiful calm canoe trip Even if it's only 8-9 miles And that was funny when your dog jumped into but water

[@thetruthhershelcyphers]

Look like a nice relaxing trip.

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Nice video Simon 👍, only 1 thing missing was BROWN SAUCE for the sausages 😝😝

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Agreed! 😋

[@KimberlyGreen]

A dog named Dram? That's adorable!

[@dustybinns1351]

Simon, gerroff moi land!!! Lol. Great vid as normal, at Denver you were both vertually on my doorstep! Keep it up mate. Dusty.

[@anneperry9014]

I love Norfolk. Lovely place!!😚

[@Brian1972]

Great video Simon 👍 hope to see you hot tenting in some videos this winter.

[@seanbrennan4447]

Great vid Simon ,from all those mountains in Italy back to the flat land /waters of Norfolk. 10/10 Maggie on exit of the canoe :)

[@philipw7557]

Nice one Simon great little paddle. 🛶👍😎

[@simonbarber8674]

Another nice vid Simon, wissey is a work colleagues and mine go to river for a spot of wild canoeing 😉. Daughter loves Maggie .

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Lovely river! Ginge and I were spotting potential camp spots all day - I’ll be back one day for an overnighter I think. 👍

[@thenanlife1141]

Wonderful down to earth vlogg as always .. Thank you Simon

[@LittleBird777]

oh just amazing thank you Simon

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking video Simon was funny when ya dog jumped out the boat 😂😂😂 nice place for a paddle atvb jimmy 😎 😎

[@Thedagda801]

Wonderful stuff

[@mickspain330]

Nice video Simon thanks for sharing, look forward to the next one 👍

[@angelakm6753]

Ace video as normal. When navigating through Worsley on a narrow boat, one of our collies decided to get off onto the "sand" when we were moored up. The "sand" being the orange water due to the water coming from the mines!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂 dogs are great aren’t they!!

[@miketaylor6700]

Sugar beet processing plant... we have one of those here in Idaho USA. They press out the juice and pile up the skins/pulp outside... for a once a week pickup. Well, in the summer those piles can begin to ferment and can really put off quite a stench. Great video.. thanks for sharing.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I know that smell! And the acrid (but quite pleasant) smell of the processing itself. 👍

[@annewinchester6945]

What a wonderful little place to stop for lunch! Those little fire boxes are amazing!

[@aynsleycooper365]

Simon, Maggie, Ginger, Dram and Tor. We re-visit this trip often, especially when in need of a cheer up. Over time, we've come to believe that Maggie may well have been duped into the untimely 'lawn' exit, but it still pleases us...

[@bencollyer2296]

The roundabout near the sugar beat factory use to have chickens wen I was young roaming around on the road/roundabout

[@rachaelwyatt754]

Good to see you Bud. god bless your friend Rach

[@stephennelson7884]

It's green....it's flat....and dad says it's a lawn....so here we goooooo!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂

[@peterfenton9516]

Great video as always Simon loved Maggies escape lol that’s a lot of wet dog.. look forward as always to your next adventure 👍👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

She took an age to dry off too!! 😂💦

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

So sorry Simon! I didn't have the bell rang and so I now get to play "catch up" on your videos! Looks like a great trip. Thanks!

[@biblebeliever4570]

Good way to start the day. I watch your video then go kayaking. Thank you for the sights.

[@lorrimiller835]

Another excellent video! And Maggie ... 😂😂😂

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@simonpateman4438]

Thanks Simon, always lovely to see one of your videos pop up in my feed. Looks like a good trip! All the best

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

How cool is that with all the dogs onboard and when they saw the swans and Maggie launching after you told her it was a lawn :) I now those kind of dogs love water anyway. That is crazy about the suga beat I am from Yorkshire now living in Liverpool and still have the tate & lyon that goes back to slavery days.

[@BeeKay4444]

Really glad I found your channel ❤

[@cc-ic7rj]

Really nice.... In the opening shots in the canoe 50 sec I thought that was you! !! ...I thought crikey he really does need to get his hair cut !!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂

[@spoonerbooner]

Great canoeing vid Simon, love the gentile tour pace. a very fine J stroke sir, very fine indeed, 5 for 5

[@RM-io7qo]

Another superb canoeing adventure, Simon. Good to hear that you fixed those cracks that have the nerve to appear in your wonderful canoe. Thanks for the message regarding Andy, was wondering what he'd been up to lately. Thanks for your exciting video. Take care...

[@Jason_Reynolds]

Great video Simon. Love watching the canoeing videos. The sounds of the water lapping against the canoe are really relaxing.

[@jackprice3364]

Very pleasant to watch! Thanks, Simon Jack, San Francisco, Ca

[@sarbai-u7b]

Hi Simon, thanks for the video.

[@davidswain919]

Brilliant Si keep up the good work mate

[@DannyTP1888]

Another great video Simon. 👍

[@jno5]

Glad to see a new video from you Simon. I hope Andy is ok, he hasn’t posted anything in ages....

[@green123o4]

Great to see you back, Simon! Missed your videos. Hope Andy is alright too, haven't seen anything from him in a few months.

[@jeremynorman7496]

Nice one Simon. Fens are best in a wind frost...nowhere better

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

❄️🥶❄️

[@syncrosimon]

Lovely, lovely, lovely😎😎😎😎

[@mauricelevy9027]

Great video ,that's the first one of Your I've come across .I only live at Wretton but used to live on the Wissey at Whittington so I knew exactly where You were going. Pity You ran out of time and missed the break at the Jennyns Arms .Great place .

[@tango6nf477]

Hi Simon, these waterways are so uncontested in comparison to the canal network and perfect for canoeing. One thing I notice in a lot of your videos is the lack of people fishing, being a worm drowner myself I find that surprising as there must be some fantastic fish in these waters. Thank you for another great insight into new territory for me to explore as always really useful information.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Quite a few people fish this and other rivers around - we passed a few - legal and not so! 👍

[@carot2003]

Nice video and localist also.

[@bayman49]

Good girl Maggie!

[@gavinhowe9762]

The Maggie fan club gets another member stronger, my soon to be 3 year old son! He thought she was great when she jumped in and continued to commentate her movements for the rest of the film! So I put the Maggie episode on next and he sat quite contently watching it. Maybe Maggie needs her own channel as a children’s entertainer🤣 Great film as usual. I might have to give that river a look myself at some point

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - Thanks Gav! Tell him Maggie says ‘woof!’ It’s a nice paddle mate - give me a shout if you want someone to paddle with. 👍😁🛶

[@gavinhowe9762]

Will do. I’m intending on getting some wet weather gear together so I can paddle year round. The trouble is knowing where to start when you don’t have a bottomless pit of money to play with!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Good video Loved Maggie cooling off. Nice to see a different part on your paddles, great you repaired it in time. Congratulations on hitting over 30k subs 👍🏻

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Michael! 👍😁

[@TressaZimmerman]

Nice little trip.

[@jeffstevens763]

Done a lot of work over the years at the Denver project nice to see from another perspective. I do love that canoe though have I said that before😀 great vid as always Simon cheers

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

An amazing place, Denver sluice! Funnily enough, there was something on the TV about it the very evening I got back from this paddle!

[@jeffstevens763]

@@simonablokeinthewoods they send water from there down to essex by tunnel which in the old days when they inspected it they rode push bikes the 20 odd miles.

[@rosiecotton8343]

I've seen the TV show with Timothy West and Prunella Scales where they travel all over the UK on one of those long skinny boats on canals. Looks like a fun way to see the UK.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

You can hire a narrowboat for canal holidays - thousands of miles of navigable inland waterways to explore up and down the country - chugging along at 4mph, hundreds of locks to get through, moor up by a pub in the evening for dinner and a couple of ales - bliss!

[@rosiecotton8343]

👍👍

[@garybarker9139]

Do you need "On the water" membership to travel on waterways by canoe?

[@hedgerowsandzeros]

Cracking vid mate enjoyed it. Maddie did well with the swans despite losing the first bout to the "Lilly lawn". Bet that was interesting getting her back into the canoe with the reed lined banks 😄 Will check your mates gear out. Thanks G

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - as hard as I tried, I couldn’t get her back in! Ginge saved the day and pulled her out from the bank on the opposite side of the river. 💦💦💦

[@martinoutdoors6941]

I drove over the wissey today (06/09/19) on the A10 and thought what a nice looking river....might have to go and investigate.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Ah! It’s a nice paddle - when you hit the Ouse, you can either paddle downstream to Denver, or upstream to Ely.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

@@simonablokeinthewoods hopefully you see this, where did you put in at stoke ferry

[@vliegendehollander55]

Yeah, did not see a vid from Andy a pretty long time, this was a nice trip... Regards Tony

[@kapegede]

I think Maggie mixed up the sea lillies with solid ground and tried to jump upon the leaves. 15:13 Now you know why it's called sweetwater: It's just because of the diposal of the sugar beet factories around. Thanks for this one and greetings to Andy from Kent Surivival! I hope he's well and starts sharing his adventures soon.