most beautiful canal

[max campbell]

Leeds & Liverpool - see the link

 

[Ally]

Gotta be the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal for my money.

[benfordboy]

Melton & Oakham / Grantham etc etc etc no bloody boats to spoil them anymore !!!

[ridders]

crinan canal gets my vote so far, better half would say the caledonian, but unless we get to try them all we'll never know what we're missing.

[Dekazer]

I'd love to be free enough to explore them all. For now, the south Oxford wins it for my money

[Smelly]

The first time I woke up on a boat I looked out of the window over a tree that had protected an island round it's roots near Danes Moss on the Macc.

 

I really like the Macc and last time I passed that tree was still there...

 

So... guess!

[MtB]

My God the din of that engine got on my thrups within a few seconds of starting the video. How could you STAND it!

 

Never mind the beauty of the canal, how about cruising with sound of a beautiful vintage engine... e.g.

 

[Hairy-Neil]

My favorite canal is the Caldon. The Cromford I'd love to live long enough to see restored.

[Janet S]

I enjoyed that cruise Max!

 

The last section between Greenberfield Locks and Fouldridge tunnel is very familiar, as it's where I do my handovers...I get to travel on it virtually every weekend and I never tire of seeing it.

 

Having cruised the Leeds Liverpool several times over the last few years, it remains my favourite.

 

Janet

[cotswoldsman]

I think they are all great............

[Guest]

I enjoyed that cruise Max!

 

The last section between Greenberfield Locks and Fouldridge tunnel is very familiar, as it's where I do my handovers...I get to travel on it virtually every weekend and I never tire of seeing it.

 

Having cruised the Leeds Liverpool several times over the last few years, it remains my favourite.

 

Janet

 

Ditto - we haven't done anywhere near the whole of the system yet, but of the bits done so far, yes there is something special about the L&L especially between your base and Gargrave/Skipton.

 

 

 

 

..ed for spelling.

Edited December 10, 2011 by MJG

[nina]

The Leics section of the Grand Union. No locks from Watford to Foxton. Bliss!

[max campbell]

My God the din of that engine got on my thrups within a few seconds of starting the video. How could you STAND it!

 

Yeah, well... sailing is where it's really at - even a vintage engine is nasty compared to wind power.

[jonk]

L & L from Skipton Westwards, South Oxford canal, and Llangollen would be my favourites to date.

I know it's not a canal but the upper Thames, from Oxford to Lechlade, takes some beating imo!

 

John

[Janet S]

The Leics section of the Grand Union. No locks from Watford to Foxton. Bliss!

 

Lovely section, but we prefer locks...the more the merrier!

 

Janet

[MaryP]

So far...

Stratford esp south, Staffs and Worcs, Llangollen.

Other fun things to do: Anderton Boat Lift, Foxton Locks (all staircases brilliant), all tunnels esp Tardebigge and Harecastle, Avon River and Droitwich Canal.

 

There's a choice for you!!

Edited December 10, 2011 by Mary P

[nina]

Lovely section, but we prefer locks...the more the merrier!

 

Janet

 

 

I don't mind the locks but I do enjoy the straight run without them for a change. Not having to deal with crowds or grumpy people is one bonus. I have been at both Watford and Foxton and watched the lock keepers handle some very difficult boat operators. Makes boating very colourful & varied!

[DaveP]

Generally wherever I've found myself for the night. Doubly so if there's a pub in the offing.

 

[Mind you, I did make sure that a couple of north-west towns beginning with 'B' were seen only in daylight hours].

[cotswoldsman]

Lovely section, but we prefer locks...the more the merrier!

 

Janet

 

Let you know when I am in the area even lend you my Windlass!!!!!!

 

I do like the Lancaster Canal

 

 

[steelaway]

The Leics section of the Grand Union. No locks from Watford to Foxton. Bliss!

 

And I hate that bit, It seem to drag on.

If you don't like locks try Braunston to Sutton Stop - North Oxford.

I do like the Macc and the Caldon. Oh and all the Staffs & Worcester.

 

Alex

[14skipper]

Bloody hell what a row, Boats name "whisper" certainly by not by nature !

 

14Skipper

[Jim Riley]

The top broad canal is definitely the Rochdale, can't be beaten for grandeur

 

[Athy]

I'm surprised that those who don't much like locks have not mentioned the pretty, pastoral Ashby Canal.

[Janet S]

Let you know when I am in the area even lend you my Windlass!!!!!!

 

Don't worry, I'll bring my own! I'd be happy to help you work through Blackburn or Greenberfield if I'm free.

 

Janet

[stellar]

I am so excited to see that most of the canals voted for are ones that I haven't cruised yet. My favourite so far is the Shroppie. (coincidentally it is the one I am on at the moment).