113. Narrowboat trip from Offenham lock to Stratford-upon-Avon

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Filmed way, way back in the dizzying summer scorcher of mid-June, this is the final section of my trip up the River Avon in Warwickshire, from Offenham lock (where the last vlog ended), to the canal basin at Stratford-upon-Avon.
Along the way there was lovely scenery, gentle river tranquility, and a plethora of ice cream at the end.
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@sidneybowerman558 3 жыл бұрын

Great David, for 20 minutes or so I forgot about Covid 19.

@nickhalford6947 6 жыл бұрын

In 1973 on July 4th (U S Independence day ) I was in a pub in Statford Upon Avon where I met a couple who had a Narrow Boat tied up right out the front door of the Pub. They were kind enough to give me a tour of their boat and I have been keen to Narrow Boat England ever since. They, and all the patrons of the Pub, were most hospitable and treated me like a long lot relative,,,,,we had Great fun teasing each other about the independence of the US from England. I will never forget those wonderful people and that memorable evening.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous memory!

@JulieWallis1963 5 жыл бұрын

Nick Halford that sounds lovely. You totally should visit England by narrow boat. Just think how much fun you could have. Planning all the places to visit that are accessible via the canals and rivers, enjoying a traditional pub lunch, taking in the scenery, making new friend and memories.

@michaelwatson113 6 жыл бұрын

When you exhausted your vocabulary, your pictures said it for you. And what a song they sang.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

:-)

@fixerofthings 4 жыл бұрын

Watching the whole series of vlogs from the beginning. I'll have to say that not only are the quality of videos getting better each time but your puns are also top notch. "Breaker, breaker, looks like got ourselves a swanvoy".

@BruceBoschek 6 жыл бұрын

I was born and grew up in the US, have lived in Germany for more than 50 years, but am fascinated with your journeys on the canals and rivers of England and Wales. I have watched all of them up to 113 and am looking forward to the next one. Thank you for the beautiful camera work and excellent narration. I probably will never even get on a narrow boat, but I feel like I have lived on one.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you; glad you're enjoying them. Cheers.

@nremtsean 6 жыл бұрын

Well what an I say... utterly lovely!!! Thank you once again for a wonderful escape from reality!!! Do love!!!

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

:-)

@kenlynch6332 6 жыл бұрын

"Isn't it gorgeous" was an UNDERSTATEMENT. Most of what we get to see is Beautiful countryside and Urban sites & historic structures . This vlog is at the top of the list.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@tb9489 3 жыл бұрын

Whatching this on Election Day in the US. YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO CALM AND SOOTHING

@jamesdavis5096 6 жыл бұрын

LOL "breaker, breaker; we got a swan-voy" lol that was great!!!

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

:-)

@susane4078 6 жыл бұрын

Seeing the canals through your eyes gives us an entirely new perspective of the English countryside. And yes, it IS lovely. Thank you!

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@bosse641 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, you're right David, very lovely indeed :-)

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

:-)

@mattreid8768 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you made it out of Midsommer safely. According to DCI Barnaby there are a LOT of murders in Midsommer ;)

@JasperJanssen 3 жыл бұрын

Someone calculated that the murder rate in Midsomer was far worse than the worst neighborhoods in the Americas.

@danhoppy5517 2 жыл бұрын

That may be, but I'm sure the estate agents are doing very well!

@alh5214 3 жыл бұрын

This was lovely and the commentary was spiffing! (I’m still miffed at the “gentleman” who had the audacity to criticise the commentary a couple of vlogs back...)

@SecretSquirrelFun Жыл бұрын

“Swan-voy” Cracked me up 😂 🙂🐿🌈❤️

@marianjacobs5597 6 жыл бұрын

A great vlog with all that beautiful countryside. David, thank you for posting.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Marian

@garyman7 6 жыл бұрын

So darned lovely, it’s true.

@fookdatchit4245 6 жыл бұрын

It's just like being there, and the joy you feel comes across wonderfully, thank you so much

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, cheers

@filmmakingmad 6 жыл бұрын

Now that was a real treat. I never realised that the Stratford Avon was some beautiful and tranquil except perhaps for the wash creating cruiser!.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

He's allowed to do 8mph downstream :-)

@vannor6531 6 жыл бұрын

A day with a new CTC vlog is a good day.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@luanncrownover4 6 жыл бұрын

Pleasure craft, kayaks and even a "swanvoy" on this trip. Lots of traffic! I certainly enjoyed the scenery with you. Glad that massive lock worked out well and you were able to make it to the basin without a lot of fuss. Thanks for another great vlog!

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@WuCSquad 4 жыл бұрын

I think it was quite.... I think the correct expression is, although I could be wrong... lovely.

@samhadley7195 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, makes me even more determined to keep saving for my boat😊

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Good - keep going!

@drhandle 5 жыл бұрын

'Swanvoy'? 'Swanvoy'? If I had any doubts, I now know for certain: you are definitely going to Pun Hell. (Say hello to Terry Pratchett for us.)

@mellissadalby1402 2 жыл бұрын

"Oh what terrific hardship it was to continue..." Ha! I feel your pain.

@MidnightVisions 6 жыл бұрын

This is why I like your video's. You focus on the beauty of the countryside, and the subtle little details of the journey.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them, cheers

@deltavee2 3 жыл бұрын

I remember standing looking in awe at Shakespeare's house at the age of 12 in 1958 while we were camping through England and Scotland on a summer vacation out of Paris (S.H.A.P.E. HQ then. I'm an R.C.A.F. brat). I loved the whole trip. What a beautiful country you live in! I must confess to having nicked more than a few shots of the gorgeous greenery along the canals for wallpaper for my computers - forgivings, please.

@thehappychannel1905 6 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up! The extra long video made my husband very happy, as did your lovely pun "swanvoy". A treasure, as always. Thank you, Maggie & Dave, Vermont, US

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked that, I was rather pleased with it myself!

@thehappychannel1905 6 жыл бұрын

I feel very fortunate to have found you on youtube. I find you to be a delightful jocular person.

@dulciebarnes6228 6 жыл бұрын

What a lovely vlog. Those canoeists reminded me of the Sunday afternoon cyclists who frequent the country lanes in my area, cycling two or three abreast and refusing to pull in. Really looking forward to seeing your trip up the Stratford Canal 👍

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

I genuinely think that had no idea I was there (because if they did then clearly they were just being awkward by not moving over). If I'd pressed on, assuming they'd heard or seen me, I'd probably have run them down...

@cjw2661 6 жыл бұрын

CruisingTheCut I really find it hard to believe they couldn't hear you behind them. Lol. I give you a lot of credit for being so patient. I probably would have blasted the horn after about 20 minutes.

@derekelliott3971 6 жыл бұрын

Have to make a note to watch this in mid February in Hamilton, Ontario :) Thanks David

@owenwswain 6 жыл бұрын

Frost warning tonight of this side of the Pond. Chilly high winds yesterday. Ever colder as October draws to a close. Perfect timing then for dip back into the high days of summer afforded us vicarious narrow boaters via this vlog. Thanks, David.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Bit nippy today here too; stove's on though so that's OK

@froggleggers1805 4 жыл бұрын

It is VERY LOVELY.

@froggleggers1805 4 жыл бұрын

@Phil Weatherley LOL

@APRAPR-nq2wn 5 жыл бұрын

greetings from Ohio USA - I love your vlogs where you actually get off the boat and walk around

@waltherr.diemel2347 6 жыл бұрын

Geese, swans, cows, and "Jaws"!! The Avon has it all!! Great video!! Best wishes!!

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walther!

@rgarlinyc 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I'll say it. Your soothingly beautiful videos are too short - just as I'm settling into a very relaxed state, they're over.😟No...wait a minute, I can hit 'repeat'!👏🏻

@debraco7748 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You for another scenic cruise through the verdant British countryside.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@catmandoodoo7903 Жыл бұрын

The phrase you were looking for when describing Stratford on a sunny day is “too peopley”.

@Quarry4x4 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Here in Queensland Australia it is said to be beautiful one day and perfect the next. By your standards it may well be. I love a rainy day and look forward to grey skies. Your video however showed just how lovely a day can be.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

The occasional rainy day is fine, I agree!

@Quarry4x4 6 жыл бұрын

CruisingTheCut I visited my brother when he lived in your area of the world and with me I bought a rain gauge because he couldn't buy one at the hardware to measure rain. Afterwards we realized why. If you get lots of rain you don't care how much you get and if water freezers it will expand and crack gauge.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Haha love it

@lth1072 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery. I love these videos. Also, I totally agree with you that the large multimillion homes are lovely. However your lifestyle is also very nice in your 56ft boat. You don't need to sit in traffic, grind away in office meetings and sell your soul to survive. I think in all honesty I'd prefer the lifestyle of a canal/river pirate. You may not have a Ferrari and a maid, but you do things on your own clock. There's something to be admired about being able to step away from the hustle and bustle of life in 2018. If you aren't starving and have a roof over your head then your doing fine.

@brianfrodsham8498 2 жыл бұрын

I used to camp on the up stream bank (village side) at Welford with 28th St Peters scouts every easter from 1955 to 1959. many happy memories & my introduction to Kayaks, before the lock was rebuilt. One of the peittest villages I have ever known.

@lorispain1 3 жыл бұрын

I adore Stratford ,it's just so...... civilized! I have lived in Spain for 13 years and sometimes miss certain places.

@michaelpilling9659 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! - it's lovely! What an amazing journey along the River Avon. The question - canals or rivers? Which do you enjoy? I guess each have their merits. Your videos from the Severn to the Stratford Canal/River Avon were amazing. So much to see. So much to take in. Thank you so very much

@DSPrints_ 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure Top Gear went down this section of water in their Hovervan hover craft. Great video! Jealous

@htomerif 4 жыл бұрын

Watching the person in the kayak on the right at 4:45, I think the reason they didn't move out of your way was because it was their first time in a kayak. The way they were splashing at the water and swerving their kayak all over I don't think they meant any offense or disrespect. They were too busy not tipping over to notice you.

@alexblizzard9113 6 жыл бұрын

How absolutely delightful.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

:-)

@rand1262 6 жыл бұрын

i enjoyed that, great views and commentary Thank you.

@alangarner4095 3 жыл бұрын

Well I must admit it was very lovely 😊

@jasonwoods3711 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning ! A cruise I look forward to 😏

@robgreene1776 6 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhhhhhhh......Beautiful...spectacularly so, for which i am indeed grateful. Thank you !

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@flybywire5866 6 жыл бұрын

The right video to christen that new CruisingtheCut-Mug

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, perfect! (and thank you)

@charlie418791 6 жыл бұрын

Another great episode once again 👍Thanks, David.Poor Shakespeare 😲

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

What an indignity :-(

@tsuchang1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again David.

@cornishviewnorth8994 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful mature trees all along the banks, such variety. The stuff that dreams are made of in that sunshine.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@robertjholtom65 5 жыл бұрын

Ah memories, in my youth help HMP Birmingham refurbish the Stratford lock & basin early 60's, used to walk into Stratford by the cut footpath, thank you for the vlog

@davidrolls1377 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one David, I look forward to the next instalment. It really was quite lovely

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

@nickhickton2395 4 жыл бұрын

Having just paddled my canoe from Stratford to Tewkesbury over three days, I really enjoyed re-watching this mini-series to remind myself of just how beautiful the Avon is. Thanks again David

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

I loved it

@johnnowacki6903 6 жыл бұрын

BRAVO! Another wonderful vlog! "Isn't it LOVELY!" (It really is!) Thanks so much for sharing your adventures. Eagerly looking forward to your next installment... J.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@anthonymccabe8788 5 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed that tour of the river Avon, not the least bit envious of your lifestyle, of course. ;-)

@lornajaneadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Was alright. 12/10 for the bovines 💖

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Mooo

@montyzumazoom1337 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is the best vlog yet. Sitting here drinking a large G&T watching the lovely scenery-and I am right there chugging along the river! Really like your vids, gradually working through them, watching a few at a time but this is the best one yet. Great views, many thanks for posting all these super vlogs. Very enjoyable, many thanks, Mark

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I think this was one of the loveliest bits of boating I've yet done!

@blagojeparovic4186 6 жыл бұрын

Imagine, someone in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina enjoys your cruisings!

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm constantly amazed at where in the world people are watching the videos :-)

@raezzordaze8021 4 жыл бұрын

Lol as soon as you said gorgeous it made me think of Little Britain.

@outsidethepyramid 4 жыл бұрын

3:11 that is a work of art, your photography composition is very good

@4sstg 4 жыл бұрын

I was on your narrow boat last night when I fell asleep rewatching this vlog. It was cruising through places where I use to work, canals springing up in pastures, and next to roads where I use drive so many decades ago. A strange and wondrous dream. You were pleased to be in Massachusetts, you said, and created canals.

@CruisingTheCut 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds lovely!

@Prototheria 4 жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd see a late 80's Bayliner bowrider in an English canal video.

@gaibutler3254 4 жыл бұрын

The courntryside was simply so darned lovely!

@paullangdell795 6 жыл бұрын

As many have said, this was one of your best vlogs.........superb! Who doesn't love Stratford on a sunny Sunday?

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was a glorious day.

@erikroberts1899 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I love your videos. You have a calming effect on me.Thank you.

@TheSkskitey 6 жыл бұрын

What a lovely Vlog David , you should have given those kayaker's a blow on the horn . You Pom's are so lucky to had all those canals and rivers to navigate and explore , lovely scenery too :-)

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't want to tip them into canal when the horn blasted!

@paulstanding7267 5 жыл бұрын

Hi David what a lovely day you had fantastic weather and surroundings and scenery And only 200 odd miles away from York 👍😀😀😀

@5tinykitties 6 жыл бұрын

As usual, a beautiful video! Swan-voy, ha ha. Hope you have a nice comfy winter mooring picked out. Maybe time to get a cat?

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

I won't get a cat, I'd worry too much about one on board even if it was perfectly fine.

@b17marko 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the vlog of loveliness David, that appears to be a very well kept navigation.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Worth the £50 week's fee, I thought!

@sandpiper48 6 жыл бұрын

Super video, brough back many happy memories of our trip a couple of years ago when the festival was held in Stratford. I distinctly remember having to breathe in to get under the bridge on exiting the basin.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was very much a case of doing that. And the next bridge too!

@bennysh 6 жыл бұрын

I remember visiting there as a teen, in one of my first visits abroad. It is a lovely place, thank you for the new perspective :)

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@mvashton 5 жыл бұрын

Wasn't this lovely. Another splendid VLog!

@stevecapper9321 6 жыл бұрын

Hi David great vlog as always noticed that cruiser was get a shift on in the early parts of this vlog take it he didnt care about the speed limit and the damage his wake is doing to the canal washing the bank sides away . keep up the good work looking forward to the next vlog. S C.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

8mph downstream speed limit so he can get as shift on. 6mph upstream.

@davedavis8535 6 жыл бұрын

Well David you have done it again. Magic. One of your best so far..

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@petercalthorpe7966 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning scenary David and not a rain cloud insight. Great vlog as usual. 👍👏👏👏

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@DesmondsDonders 6 жыл бұрын

Trying to think of a word to describe this video. Perhaps you would oblige ............................. oh wait. Lovely, now how did I think of that. A great part of the English countryside. Many a year since I was there, thank you for sharing.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Good choice of word :-)

@geordieal 6 жыл бұрын

Some stunning scenery many scenes would not look out of place on a chocolate box!

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Mmm, chocolate...

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 6 жыл бұрын

Too pretty for words. Your montages did all the talking. Blissfully beautiful.

@conquestracing2739 6 жыл бұрын

Canoes A great moment for a wee go on the horn ;-) would have been Comedy or sure :-)

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

I did consider that but it's quite loud and if they really didn't know I was there it could have caused havoc!

@bex82uk 6 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! Very relaxed now after watching this. Thank you.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rebecca. I like to think of my vlogs as the Radox of the video world ;-)

@justinehayward2553 6 жыл бұрын

Captivating.

@johnnorris4467 6 жыл бұрын

Delightful and the prompt for some very happy memories.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Good

@davidreedy572 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks ..its always a joy to watch.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

@MrSmeggypaws 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@nevillemason6791 2 жыл бұрын

Recently watched a short 'Look at life' film from 1962. It showed the river at Stratford-upon-Avon as one mass of white foam pollution. Also shown were barges ploughing through the same stuff at Burton-upon-Trent. When visiting Warwick castle in the 1960s I witnessed the same. The water quality of these rivers has improved considerably since then and the fish/wildlife returned.

@christaylor8795 6 жыл бұрын

Hi David I have watched all your films and enjoyed them all, but you were quite right about this one, everything looked absolutely superb, lovely job mate, keep ‘em coming.

@CruisingTheCut 6 жыл бұрын

Will do, cheers

@johnrogers2826 4 жыл бұрын

While watching this episode, I realized I had two Lockmaster Maps, No. 15 and 16, that I picked up at what you would call a boot sale. So, I got to follow your progress visually on video and on the map. Maybe I'm a dullard, but what fun!

@Innerspace100 4 жыл бұрын

I allways have this up in a separate tab whilst watching... canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network