Chepstow - Llandogo - Tintern

A leisurely trip in the stunning Wye Valley with Wye Invader Two, from Chepstow to Llangadog and then returning to Tintern for a BBQ and overnight stay with our good friends the Simpsons. Narrated by Frank (in his own inimitable style), he gives a valuable insight into some of the history to the River Wye, Tintern and Llandogo.
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Getting To Chepstow
03:43 Up The River Wye
12:41 Through The Weirs
21:18 Forest Of Dean
30:44 Tintern Abbey
38:29 Landogo Key
43:45 Tide Turning
48:16 Old Towpaths
52:55 Back To Tintern

[@MiscellanyandQuirk]

We live in Ross on Wye, and have just bought a share in a narrowboat. We plan to get our own narrowboat when we retire. Really hope you have another video coming back down the Wye?

[@mattmcdaid]

Coming from Chepstow I loved seeing this perspective of that journey up to Llandogo. I have a friend at Chepstow Boat Club who I’ve been hankering for years to take me up there. Trouble is I now live in California. You’re right though, I’ve fished on the Snake River in Idaho and Wyoming and its very reminiscent of the Wye Valley. One day I’ll make the trip and have a pint in the Sloop!
Great work capturing this and the commentary was brilliant too!

[@DARKNIGHT1310]

Really enjoyed this one Frank! It was great to hear more details about the Wye’s history especially the use of the weirs! Keep pushing the boundaries of extreme narrow boating! You’ve created a new genre 👍😁

[@lifeat2.3milesanhour57]

Aways a delight to share your expeditions.

[@Tyley61]

Such a beautiful river.

[@regbarnard2866]

Hello what happened to Wye Invader I , the Dutch barge. I followed your progress down stream with great interest back in 2013.

[@WyeInvader]

This was the final journey of Wye Invader, th-cam.com/video/nailxdPq40c/w-d-xo.html - details of why are on the website here - www.wyeinvader.uk/wi2/wyeinvader2/ - she was then passed on to a new owner and is still moored in Sharpness.

[@regbarnard2866]

Thanks for the link, pleased it is still floating.

[@robrees8207]

Has your narrowboat got a regular engine in it?

[@WyeInvader]

Hi, A new engine and gearbox were fitted in the summer of 2019. It's a Nanni N.50, 47.5hp, 35.42kW @2800 revs and is the latest in energy efficiency and emissions compliant. Last week for a trip to Tewkesbury and return to Sharpness, the hours on the new engine were reading 535 hours.

[@patrickevans8940]

The wye valley truly one of the most amazing places

[@markjones4704]

wow did i hear right frank a statue of nelson in hereford ? (paul jennings)

[@frankbarton]

On Castle green,Paul.

[@markjones4704]

of course i have sat by it on days gone by thanks hope u keeping well

[@frankbarton]

yes,thanks.@@markjones4704