Top 5 Canal Narrowboat Holiday Destinations! Ep. 188.
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- If you're thinking of a UK boating holiday this year, check out our Top 5 Canal Narrowboat Holiday Destinations! We'll give you the lowdown on the most scenic places to visit and the best UK canals to choose for a peaceful, countryside narrowboat holiday.
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You two are the best virtual tour guides. Gave enough information to plan a holiday yet not so much that there was nothing left to discover. Cheers! (Beautiful drone shots too!)
Another super video. You should become the UK’s travel ambassadors-such an amazing blend of video, history and humor. I live in the US and look forward to your weekly videos. Can’t wait til next week. Thank you.
You almost made me cry!😓💜 Talking about Dillon, I watch your vlogs over and over (my kind of crazy). Dillon always looked so happy and looked like he was having so much fun! And he was loved!
Absolutely the best vlog of the week. You two are the best double act, since Morecambe and Wise. Thanks guys 😉👍
I have finally caught up on your videos and today actually watched this video when it was released. I have absolutely enjoyed watching all of your vlogs, in order. Cried when you talked about Dillon and smiled so when you introduced Otis. The two of you are so lovely, oh and yes Peak Forest being your number one favorite was no surprise whatsoever. Loved it! Looking forward to seeing what y'all get up to next.
You both bring a smile to my face, my life currently is lonely and sad since the death of my wife. You both are a happy, loving couple.
Take care Richard. Your memories are special and these crazy duos bring such joy to us all!
I nearly choked on my drink with the licking bit 🤣
We always mention to friends when hiring, that the initial sticker shock needs to be diluted by the fact that it includes your accommodation, transport, entertainment, physical activity and just a hell of a lot of fun. Food is food wherever you are. You can’t beat the experience of the English canals. You cannot beat the beauty of the English countryside or marvel at the fact that you are experiencing a system built over 200 years ago which is still functioning as it did back then. Let’s not even get into the history as that is a treasure trove on its own. Thanks for a great vlog guys.
You two are an absolute "hoot". So look forward to your weekly reports and high
jinks.
You guys crack me up! Love all the history and info you give out. Missing the outtakes!
There *has* to be a Prime Video series in the planning?...."Narrowboat Cruising with Jane McDonald & Foxes Afloat"
Every time Jane is about to break out into a showtune from the gunwhales, Shaun interrupts with "Yer can't sing that!"
Ten seasons on the way 😉
Thank you for such helpful advice for those of us who cannot live full time on a narrowboat for whatever practical reason, it want to make the best of precious holiday time with a rental boat. My personal preference is pastoral with smallish towns and the hubby would like some city excitement, since we live in the country. Your idea to do the five best of each kind is brilliant! I’m sure the two vlogs together will give us ideas of possibilities … 🙏🏻
Ah, New Mills, my home town, your No.1 ! Thanks lads
I want a shirt with Shaun’s face with the text below “yon can’t say that” on it
Yes!
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Oh we have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting, heard 730 "You can't say that" and still haven't seen those kool kilts! So soon you may need to soon out a bit and show off that Scottish tan.
Great set of "sofa set" series that have have added "setting out into the dawn in a narrowboat" to my bucket list.
Cheers and take care, keep healthy and be the best ambassadors/ ministers of canal tourism the UK has to offer.
Brief Encounter was the Film ,Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson , Classic Film.
Am loving Shaun's increased contributions. Lovely.
I have only been on one canal but my wife & I loved the Llangollen Canal
I just moved to Northwich and I cannot wait to get on the weaver in my kayak and see the boaters about in season. Makes me so happy to hear I've made a good choice relocating here!
You two make me so homesick. I was sent to England for a two year assignment. I loved it so much I stayed for nine years. Right before I left in August of 1988 three friends and myself hired a narrowboat and did the Shropshire loop. Best holiday I ever had. Currently considering running away from home and moving back and living on a narrowboat.
Knew Peak Forest was going to make the top for any list of yours, but I like that you are splitting your lists up between country and city.
I'm a country person, and I fell in love with your Peak Forest vlogs. It's on my wish list if I ever get to England.
We live 1 minute from the Peak Forest Canal and walk it daily,well part of it and can confirm we are very lucky to live in a beautiful place👍
Colin . . . YOU CAN'T SAY THAT ! Oh . . . this is truly among your very best work, I SUPER ENJOYED this format and so look forward to more. As a post script, you asked to share a special place I may have visited. Now . . . I know everyone's heard about the Llangollen Canal and the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct but . . . I've yet to see anyone comment to the wonderful Chirk Castle ! We pounded our pins in just below the Chirk Tunnel and walked through cow pastures (Federally protected footpath ) uphill to the castle. I think it was about 12 pound to tour and I describe it as the Downton Abbey of Wales. You will find Rembrandt's and Monet's hanging on the walls, 600 year old books in the Library, and a very old harpsichord and a few piano's. You also can enjoy a sumptuous high tea in the shop there. This IS WELL WORTH THE LOOK. Thanks so very much for this one Colin and Shaun, it really made my week end. Ta Ra from Avondale, Arizona.
Thank you for the information regarding Chirk Castle which is now on my bucket list! Cheers!
In a video like this it's lovely to see flashbacks of some of the wonderful places you've been to. Terrific memories and of course poor Dillon, a great loss
Brief Encounter ? Is that the film that you mean? You are walking almanacs of the canal system. Excellent stuff that you produce and it really grows on one.
That’s the movie 👍👍👍👍
Beautiful recap of some of the places you've been. Lots of laughs, a little crying, and a great video. Thank you for letting us get off (on the right foot for hire boats). Much love.
Great vlog. My wife, however saw the look of excitement 😍 on my face and has resigned herself to endless narrow boat holidays!🤣
Oh, the agony choice!🤔
Thanks xxx
Never wanted to go on a narrowboat, looked like hell on earth. Watching your vlogs, I am now sold on the idea. Wonderful countryside.
Water way to have a good time.
Great video, the Peak forest canal is one of the most scenic and beautiful waterways in the UK. If anyone is planning on visiting, highly recommend Brightowl holiday hire . Brightowl is a beautiful 63 ft narrowboat, moored in Hyde, just gorgeous xx
you guys never fail to make me smile! your humor is tops! "you can't say that!!!!!" I roll every time you say that... should I hit the lotto here in the USA I will be planning a trip to the UK just to spend a month on a narrowboat. I would love to venture thru some of the small towns ... thanks for sharing
Brief Encounter was the movie filmed in Carnforth. My back gate leads straight onto the towpath of the Lancaster Canal and the Lune Aqueduct is only around 10-15 minutes walk away. Living right beside the canal I walk regularly along the towpath, but not in weather like today as it's blowing an absolute foolie as well as peeing down with rain. Usually I walk north to Carnforth or Hest Bank but occasionally I'll go south to Galgate or Glasson.
Yeah, that’s the movie 👍
My vote is for the Monmouthshire, Brecon & Abergavenny Canal (Mon and Brec), the last one we did before we got too old and knackered. Lovely and quiet 'cos it's not connected to anything, fantastic views and walks, really recommend it.
Can’t wait for next week. “Hustle&Bustle go to town”!!!
Hi Guys
I have to agree with your choices on this vlog and have to say that the Upper Peak is our joint favourite along with the LLangollen, We spent a month up there last summer while my husband worked during the day and moving in the evenings and weekends ,Every morning my husband sent a picture of our view to his work colleagues ...they were VERY jealous :)
Liz
ps we didi say hello to Dillon :(
Australia Calling: Thanks fellas, it's something I will never be able to do, that's why I so enjoy your commentary on where you have been and have taken me with you with the video. Just keep on keeping on. Leo
Again another fun video, and a remerance of Dylan, look forward to next one, and see how long before Colin goes into innuendo mode, lol! 😂
Ha damn you , now everytime I see a train in your videos I call out "TRAIN" even when it is 1am when I am watching !
I look forward too your next adventure boys. Xx stay safe x
Hi boys and Otis 💕. Ignore the trolls or naysayers and be yourselves. You make me laugh 😂.
Truly inspiring, as always, thanks!
OMG you two. My daughter thinks I’m crazy coz I have been cracking up all the way thru. Some beautiful places the countryside is so good to see. Thanks so much beautiful vlog. Please stay safe and take care
Shaun, apparently Colin can say that....and we believe him!
I like the peak forest area. I have started watching all your videos again. You guys are Great.😀
YES we got 3 "you can't say that" in this video!
Hi guys. This was such an amazing upload video. So brilliantly put together. Totally interesting throughout.
The both of you and absolutely brilliant. Just love your splendid banter. So phenomenal to listen to. Keep it up.
Astonishing countryside. Tony
Another great video Colin and Shaun useful ideas you gave us we all know you like the Peakforist canal because of the swizzle factory I think next time you go to the swizzle factory Colin I think you need a disguise 😂 hope you guys are well and stay safe.
Thanks for your help in confirming our cruising plans for this year guys 😊
I didn't know foreign men was a chocolate biscuit 😅😅😅 Nice for you to mention the Lanky, I will be holidaying on there later this year, i absolutely love it...😀
SHAUN 😆🤣😂🍦 Foreign,eh!!
And Colin, you crack me up!!
Now SIRIUS-LY, another great 👍 Vlog👽Alien, totally!!!🥳🎉😊
It was called Encountering Briefs: the story of a stiff upper gusset, staring Dame Celia Molestrangler and ageing juvenile
Binkie Hunckaback. Oh I know... I know, you know...
Smooth, professional, giving, always fun. You two gents are tops.
you two are a pair of jokers you had me in stitches i was having a bad day and now im cheered up cheers fellas'
Glad we cheered you up, Paul x
My personal favourite is the Llangollen for cruising & the Calder & Hebble for walking as it's only 15 mins. walk from home
I always lean so much from your videos. Hugs to you both from here in the colonies.
Very nice. Collin, will you make a vlog of all the times Shaun says, “You can’t say that!”? 🤣🤣🤣
Wondering how long a vlog that would be. 🙂
The Film was Brief Encounter - nice vlog and drone shots
That’s the one 👍
This was another brilliant segment.
Forgot how much I missed seeing your vlogs on silver fox!!!
Oh.........Did not expect the skinny dip at the end. Freezing cold man ! That's a great video guy's, thanks for putting this together fantastic job. Looking forward to the one next week. Stay safe.
I knew that the PFC was going to be your #1.
Absolutely love you guys.
Cannot wait to see the new boat.
Many thanks from central Ohio, USA!
I lived in Indiana as a child and remember when there were barges on the canals. You're from Ohio! Did you ever visit the Erie Canal?
We love your program. Really informative and love the little bits of history you introduce.
All pretty places I dream about going to England but I just don't think I could be on a plane that long I just do 3 hours lol Thanks guys
Wonderful informational vlog! As you were saying your number one is….in my head I was shouting Peak Forrest Canal! And anything that is close to a Sweets Factory has to be wonderful! Happy Friday everyone……
I'd love it if we had canals down here in Australia. It seems like THE BEST way to unwind as you slowly wend your way through the beautiful scenery.
Thanx fellas! You’re so full of information and trivia. I can’t tell you how much I love the history and the beauty of the countryside! Take care!
I'm still chuckling about John Rennie and Garry Gaviscon 😂😂😂
You guys never fail to make me smile. Thank you. Xx
You have affected our lives in such a wonderful way. We live in Embsay, near Skipton, near to a steam railway. Now every time that we hear the whistle, both my wife and I shout 'train!'........
Brilliant, I won't be arguing with any of that.
Shropshire Union Llangollen canal is my fave. There’s like 5 locks to get to the Pontcysyllte aqueduct and crossing that thing is an experience in itself 😀
It’s a beaut isn’t it
Really enjoyed this. Helped me recall all of the wonderful BLOGS from over the years. Best wishes from a cold and snowy Central Michigan.
Hired a day boat on Oxford south was absolutely beautiful. Great vlog guys. Very informative thank u.
Thank you for the great video and your top 5 canels to go on. Have you ever thought of crafting a book together? Thinking more along the lines of a travel book. Though, a book of things you cannot say would be fun too. Be well and take care.
Loved this vlog, thanks heaps. We loved the Llangollen Canal, very pretty and not a lot of towns on the way though enough to get your shopping. A few good pubs on the way with great food. I suspect these pubs kinda cater to narrowboats and they know they talk to each other so keep their standards up. Of course the aqueduct was the big attraction. But it was very pretty and very relaxing. 💕
Foxes Afloat Bring You: Top Ten Places To Boff On The Canals. LOL gawd the things you two come out with always makes my fridays can't help but laugh!
Another fantastic vlog in the can❤️ you guys make my week! Stay safe xxx
You two are absolutely fantastic, just great content. Thank you from the USA.
You’ve given yourself brand new nicknames! Colin is Hustle, Shaun is Bustle. Now forevermore, I still think of you as Hustle & Bustle, plus Otis. Thanks for another fantastic trip down memory lane with y’all! Sweet Dillon and Otis as well. See y’all next time. PS, I hope that Eunice did not come to call.
We also used to love the four counties ring
Thank you for the great ideas of places to try. We’re hoping to get over for our first narrow boat trip which we would never have done before watching your blogs.
We shall look forward to cruising all of these and more in the next few years. Thanks for the great vlogs and beautiful scenery
YAY! So good to see you!
Spot on with the Peak Forest - Fantastic
Always look forward to Friday at 4. Thanks again. X
Awesome guys! I have to say that I struggle week to week waiting to see your new content. I enjoyed your antics so much that I binge watched all the vlogs in just over 2 months. Keep up the good work and enjoy yourselves, thank you for the many hours of entertainment and information.
Awww thank you so much, Cliff xxx
Last time i was on a canals was in the early 90's. Was around 10yrs. old. I found your videos on Amazon and fell in love with narrowboats again and now I'm watching all you YT videos and loving them. Hope to go back sometime and explore the canals again.
Thanks for another bit of cheer in my week! I hope you three have a wonderful week.
Love how your mind works, Colin.
My mates and I, in the late 70's and early 80's, went on the canals for six years. We did the brecon and Monmouth, grand Union, Oxford and others. It depends on what you like. One year we started from the gas street basin in Birmingham and for the first day we cruised through the old industrial areas and it was fascinating to see all the old branches off the main line to the factories. Then next day we were out in glorious countryside.
We loved this video. Several years ago, we rented a narrow-boat in Wolverhampton with friends. We did the Staffs and Worcs canal and thought it was really beautiful. We loved stopping near a little town for the night and visiting the pubs. Would love to come back and try one of your favorites.
Excellent recommendations especially the Lancaster for beginners
What a great Video I just enjoy you guys are so funny!
Aaand the thumb goes up within first 45 secs. Thanks for cheering me Monday.
Another well presented & explained in your own special way to get on the canals.........stay safe.........thanks for sharing
I’m going to miss your historical stories...but...very much looking forward to your new tales. Xx stay safe crazy peeps 😂 xx
Will do!!
@@FoxesAfloat Have you discovered that you can make an entire model railroad world on your laptop yet?
Great information boys. Another great chuckle. Love to you both. Stay safe and take care.
I’d add the Ashby canal to a ‘country holiday’ list
So much enjoyment watching you two 👍
Lovely! Lovely! Lovely!!
This is awesome, guys! Thank you.