Leeds & Liverpool - see the link

 

Gotta be the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal for my money.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

 

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

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

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

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.

 

 

 

 

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Edited December 10, 201114 yr by MJG

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

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.

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

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

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, 201114 yr by Mary P

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!

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].

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

 

 

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

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

 

14Skipper

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

 

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

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

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).