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Old traditional Helter Skelter slide at the Hinckley Tin Hat fair at the Christmas lights switch on

Old traditional Helter Skelter slide at the Hinckley Tin Hat fair at the Christmas lights switch on

Freestyle ride at Hinckley Tin Hat fair at the Christmas lights switch on in Hinckley #fair

Freestyle ride at Hinckley Tin Hat fair at the Christmas lights switch on in Hinckley #fair

Christmas lights switch on at Hinckley and the streets in the town with the Christmas fair #lights

Christmas lights switch on at Hinckley and the streets in the town with the Christmas fair #lights

Narrowboat Charlotte Grace moored up on the towpath at Nuneaton looking south towards Hawkesbury

Narrowboat Charlotte Grace moored up on the towpath at Nuneaton looking south towards Hawkesbury

Narrowboats moored up on Hargreaves Marina at Nuneaton on bridge 20 of Coventry canal #narrowboat

Narrowboats moored up on Hargreaves Marina at Nuneaton on bridge 20 of Coventry canal #narrowboat

Narrowboat Tranquilla moored up on residential pontoon at Nuneaton on the Coventry canal #canal

Narrowboat Tranquilla moored up on residential pontoon at Nuneaton on the Coventry canal #canal

Narrowboat Morning Mist moored up on the Coventry canal near to Hawkesbury Junction #canal #walking

Narrowboat Morning Mist moored up on the Coventry canal near to Hawkesbury Junction #canal #walking

A tunnel of lights at the Enlightened Christmas event in Abbey Park nice scenic view #walking

A tunnel of lights at the Enlightened Christmas event in Abbey Park nice scenic view #walking

Abbey Park event Enlightened in Leicester on 18/11/23 a twinkling light tunnel with optic lights

Abbey Park event Enlightened in Leicester on 18/11/23 a twinkling light tunnel with optic lights

Narrowboat Grace moored up at Hawkesbury Junction on the Coventry canal #canal #waterways

Narrowboat Grace moored up at Hawkesbury Junction on the Coventry canal #canal #waterways

Side view of the Iron Bridge over the Coventry and Oxford canals at Hawkesbury Junction #bridge

Side view of the Iron Bridge over the Coventry and Oxford canals at Hawkesbury Junction #bridge

The meeting of the Coventry and Oxford canals at Hawkesbury Junction a very busy canal Junction

The meeting of the Coventry and Oxford canals at Hawkesbury Junction a very busy canal Junction

Walking along the towpath on the Coventry canal heading towards Hawkesbury Junction #walking #canal

Walking along the towpath on the Coventry canal heading towards Hawkesbury Junction #walking #canal

Gbrf Class 47 739 departing light engine at Nuneaton return over rail flyover bridge to Leicester

Gbrf Class 47 739 departing light engine at Nuneaton return over rail flyover bridge to Leicester

Two narrowboats moored together an old working narrowboat and private owner narrowboat Oxford canal

Two narrowboats moored together an old working narrowboat and private owner narrowboat Oxford canal

Working narrowboat on the Oxford canal a boat fabricator and a narrowboat artist moored next door

Working narrowboat on the Oxford canal a boat fabricator and a narrowboat artist moored next door

Narrowboat Charlotte Grace moored up Hargreaves Marina on Coventry Canal looking north #narrowboat

Narrowboat Charlotte Grace moored up Hargreaves Marina on Coventry Canal looking north #narrowboat

First steps on the Oxford canal the toll house the lattice bridge and lock to gain access to canal

First steps on the Oxford canal the toll house the lattice bridge and lock to gain access to canal

Old iron bridge at Hawkesbury Junction at the Junction of the Coventry and Oxford canals #bridge

Old iron bridge at Hawkesbury Junction at the Junction of the Coventry and Oxford canals #bridge

Old Engine house which was a pumping station at Hawkesbury Junction on the Coventry Canal #canal

Old Engine house which was a pumping station at Hawkesbury Junction on the Coventry Canal #canal

Working narrowboat Trout moored up at Hawkesbury Junction on the Coventry Canal #narrowboat #canal

Working narrowboat Trout moored up at Hawkesbury Junction on the Coventry Canal #narrowboat #canal

Narrowboat Tartan Witch moored up on the Coventry Canal on my walk heading to Hawkesbury Junction

Narrowboat Tartan Witch moored up on the Coventry Canal on my walk heading to Hawkesbury Junction

Class 350 unit leaving Berkhamstead heading to Bletchley on a local service #train #railway

Class 350 unit leaving Berkhamstead heading to Bletchley on a local service #train #railway

Class 360 passing through at speed at Leagrave station #train #railway #speed

Class 360 passing through at speed at Leagrave station #train #railway #speed

Happy to chat bench in Knighton Park Leicester to help promote mental health #mentalhealth #walking

Happy to chat bench in Knighton Park Leicester to help promote mental health #mentalhealth #walking

Walking through Knighton Park after finishing work nice green space and seeing the autumn colours

Walking through Knighton Park after finishing work nice green space and seeing the autumn colours

Old medieval buildings in Hitchin town centre another market town lots of character here #history

Old medieval buildings in Hitchin town centre another market town lots of character here #history

Historical old houses in Berkhamsted s Main Street ancient market town #history #heritage

Historical old houses in Berkhamsted s Main Street ancient market town #history #heritage

Old ex working narrowboats moored up below Rising Sun locks at Berkhamsted on Grand Union canal

Old ex working narrowboats moored up below Rising Sun locks at Berkhamsted on Grand Union canal

Knighton Park in Leicester short clip as found the next Happy to Chat bench #mentalhealth #talking

Knighton Park in Leicester short clip as found the next Happy to Chat bench #mentalhealth #talking

Narrowboat Poppy moored up on the approach to Berkhamstead Port on the Grand Union canal #canal

Narrowboat Poppy moored up on the approach to Berkhamstead Port on the Grand Union canal #canal

Narrowboat Delicia moored up at Berkhamstead on the Grand Union canal on my walk #canal #waterways

Narrowboat Delicia moored up at Berkhamstead on the Grand Union canal on my walk #canal #waterways

Victoria Park Garden of Rememberance on 12/11/23 after paying my respects at the Leicester Cenotaph

Victoria Park Garden of Rememberance on 12/11/23 after paying my respects at the Leicester Cenotaph

Lone piper playing before the commencement of Wreath laying of the poppies at Leicester Cenotaph

Lone piper playing before the commencement of Wreath laying of the poppies at Leicester Cenotaph

Bikers and scooter riders pay their tributes to the fallen at the Rememberance Day service #poppy

Bikers and scooter riders pay their tributes to the fallen at the Rememberance Day service #poppy

Parade at the end of Rememberance Day Service at Victoria Park Cenotaph Leicester on 12/11/23 #Poppy

Parade at the end of Rememberance Day Service at Victoria Park Cenotaph Leicester on 12/11/23 #Poppy

Pipers and Drummers playing the Lament at the end of the Rememberance service Victoria Park #pipes

Pipers and Drummers playing the Lament at the end of the Rememberance service Victoria Park #pipes

Diwali lights in Leicester celebrating Hindu communities festive season #hindu #lights #diwali

Diwali lights in Leicester celebrating Hindu communities festive season #hindu #lights #diwali

Very hungry Mute swans and Canadian geese looking for food pellets from me on a cold afternoon #lake

Very hungry Mute swans and Canadian geese looking for food pellets from me on a cold afternoon #lake

John Merricks lake at Watermead Country park at sunset on 11/11/23 very cold afternoon atmospheric

John Merricks lake at Watermead Country park at sunset on 11/11/23 very cold afternoon atmospheric

Small boat cruising along the Grand Union canal heading towards Leicester on the Grand Union canal

Small boat cruising along the Grand Union canal heading towards Leicester on the Grand Union canal

Old working narrowboat moored up near Hope and Anchor pub at Syston on Grand Union canal Leicester

Old working narrowboat moored up near Hope and Anchor pub at Syston on Grand Union canal Leicester

Leamington Lift Bridge #fountainbridge #canal #bridge #walking #visitscotland

Leamington Lift Bridge #fountainbridge #canal #bridge #walking #visitscotland

Boat parked up at the beginning of the Grand Union Canal #canal #edinburghscotland #walking

Boat parked up at the beginning of the Grand Union Canal #canal #edinburghscotland #walking

Beautiful swan just gliding through the water at Fountain Bridge tonight in Edinburgh #canal

Beautiful swan just gliding through the water at Fountain Bridge tonight in Edinburgh #canal

Barges at Fountain Bridge Union Canal Edinburgh #canal #walking #grandunioncanal #visitscotland

Barges at Fountain Bridge Union Canal Edinburgh #canal #walking #grandunioncanal #visitscotland

Fountain bridge Union Canal In Edinburgh #canal #bridge #watershedcafe #walking #barge #scotland

Fountain bridge Union Canal In Edinburgh #canal #bridge #watershedcafe #walking #barge #scotland

Random things I see on the towpath a Totem pole donated by a Canadian wood firm to the town #totem

Random things I see on the towpath a Totem pole donated by a Canadian wood firm to the town #totem

Narrowboat Excalabur moored up on Grand Union canal with Pendolino train passing in the background

Narrowboat Excalabur moored up on Grand Union canal with Pendolino train passing in the background

Winkwell swing bridge 147 and Three Horseshoes pub on the Grand union canal on walk north #bridge

Winkwell swing bridge 147 and Three Horseshoes pub on the Grand union canal on walk north #bridge

Narrowboat Hummingbird moored up at Berkhamstead on the Grand Union canal on my canal walk #waterway

Narrowboat Hummingbird moored up at Berkhamstead on the Grand Union canal on my canal walk #waterway

Heron on the Grand Union canal near Sewer Lock the ultimate fisherman bird and territorial #heron

Heron on the Grand Union canal near Sewer Lock the ultimate fisherman bird and territorial #heron

Class 66012 passing through Watford Junction at speed with Freightliner service going south 09/11/23

Class 66012 passing through Watford Junction at speed with Freightliner service going south 09/11/23

Port of Berkhamstead bridge on the Grand Union canal complete with Buckby art plates #bridge #canal

Port of Berkhamstead bridge on the Grand Union canal complete with Buckby art plates #bridge #canal

Narrowboat cruising on Grand Union canal near Sewer lock on my walk heading towards Berkhamstead

Narrowboat cruising on Grand Union canal near Sewer lock on my walk heading towards Berkhamstead

More canal walking old working narrowboat Ashworth moored up on Grand Union canal #waterways #canal

More canal walking old working narrowboat Ashworth moored up on Grand Union canal #waterways #canal

Thatched house in Pirton village on the Icknield way walk on route to Ickleford #walking #route

Thatched house in Pirton village on the Icknield way walk on route to Ickleford #walking #route

Information post about Icknield way path in woods towards Telegraph Hill on Streatley-Ickelford walk

Information post about Icknield way path in woods towards Telegraph Hill on Streatley-Ickelford walk

Heading up on the headland path on the Icknield Way trying to dodge rain showers nice scenery #walk

Heading up on the headland path on the Icknield Way trying to dodge rain showers nice scenery #walk

Walking up to the headland path at Warden Hill on the Icknield Way path heading towards Lilley #walk

Walking up to the headland path at Warden Hill on the Icknield Way path heading towards Lilley #walk

Icknield way sign at Galley Hill on route to the headland path at Warden Hill #walking #path

Icknield way sign at Galley Hill on route to the headland path at Warden Hill #walking #path

Swing bridge over the River channel in Bedminster on outskirts of Bristol #bridge #river

Swing bridge over the River channel in Bedminster on outskirts of Bristol #bridge #river

View on the London skyline at night on 05/11/23 looking towards the east of the city #twilight

View on the London skyline at night on 05/11/23 looking towards the east of the city #twilight

Nice neon sign seen at Stokes Croft Bristol on 04/11/23 above a wine bar quite colourful #light neon

Nice neon sign seen at Stokes Croft Bristol on 04/11/23 above a wine bar quite colourful #light neon

Railway platform halt at Bristol Harbour docks nearby the river channel a massive site #maritime

Railway platform halt at Bristol Harbour docks nearby the river channel a massive site #maritime

Railway track points signal at Bristol docks plus complex railway lines that ran in the dockyard

Railway track points signal at Bristol docks plus complex railway lines that ran in the dockyard

Old Frigate ship moored up at Bristol Harbour near the wharf warehouse docks on 04/11/23 #maritime

Old Frigate ship moored up at Bristol Harbour near the wharf warehouse docks on 04/11/23 #maritime

Passenger ship Balmoral in the dock at Bristol Harbour docks in the Floating Harbour #harbour #docks

Passenger ship Balmoral in the dock at Bristol Harbour docks in the Floating Harbour #harbour #docks

Giant mural in Bedminster of a Kingfisher in a river scene very realistic #painting #spray #art

Giant mural in Bedminster of a Kingfisher in a river scene very realistic #painting #spray #art

Street mural in Bedminster near Bristol upfest festival of Bearded man on 04/11/23 #bringthepaint

Street mural in Bedminster near Bristol upfest festival of Bearded man on 04/11/23 #bringthepaint

A shorter clip of Banksy s Mild Wild West of a bear in Bristol aiming a Molotov cocktail at police

A shorter clip of Banksy s Mild Wild West of a bear in Bristol aiming a Molotov cocktail at police

Longer clip of Banksy painting the Girl With the Missing Ear ring in Bristol s Harbourside #banksy

Longer clip of Banksy painting the Girl With the Missing Ear ring in Bristol s Harbourside #banksy

Narrowboat cruising along the Gloucester and Sharpness canal heading towards Gloucester #canal

Narrowboat cruising along the Gloucester and Sharpness canal heading towards Gloucester #canal

Nene geese a rare bird that mainly are on Hawaii but Slimbridge has a breeding programme #geese

Nene geese a rare bird that mainly are on Hawaii but Slimbridge has a breeding programme #geese

Sheldrake duck at Slimbridge Wildfowl trust lakes very colourful duck similar to Mandarin ducks

Sheldrake duck at Slimbridge Wildfowl trust lakes very colourful duck similar to Mandarin ducks

Rowing quad ladies team rowing towards Slimbridge swing bridge on the Gloucester and Sharpness canal

Rowing quad ladies team rowing towards Slimbridge swing bridge on the Gloucester and Sharpness canal

Old Bridge and ford in Allerford village near Porlock weir after my South West Coast Path walk #ford

Old Bridge and ford in Allerford village near Porlock weir after my South West Coast Path walk #ford

The coast path looking towards Bossington and Porlock weir as the cliffs opened up #cliffs #coast

The coast path looking towards Bossington and Porlock weir as the cliffs opened up #cliffs #coast

Rugged coast path view looking back towards Minehead the views are spectacular #walking #nature

Rugged coast path view looking back towards Minehead the views are spectacular #walking #nature

View of coast path from rugged path looking back towards Greenalaigh point #walking #scrambling

View of coast path from rugged path looking back towards Greenalaigh point #walking #scrambling

The Rugged path on South West Coast Path near Bossington lots of ridges on the cliffs but what views

The Rugged path on South West Coast Path near Bossington lots of ridges on the cliffs but what views

Heading to Hartstone point on coast path on route to the rugged path #walking #cliffs

Heading to Hartstone point on coast path on route to the rugged path #walking #cliffs

Greenaleigh point and farm and views of the rugged coastline nice scenery #headland #walking

Greenaleigh point and farm and views of the rugged coastline nice scenery #headland #walking

Greenaleigh point a wooded ravine on the coast path and gaining height over top of cliffs #walking

Greenaleigh point a wooded ravine on the coast path and gaining height over top of cliffs #walking

First views of the sea on the coast path walk before my climb up to Greenaleigh point #headland

First views of the sea on the coast path walk before my climb up to Greenaleigh point #headland

Minehead harbour at low tide at the start of coast path walk on 01/11/23 on stage 1 walk to Porlock

Minehead harbour at low tide at the start of coast path walk on 01/11/23 on stage 1 walk to Porlock

The start of South West coast path with monument and taking first steps on the path #walking #coast

The start of South West coast path with monument and taking first steps on the path #walking #coast

Minehead beach picking up a pebble for the South West Coast Path for Poole first stage to Porlock

Minehead beach picking up a pebble for the South West Coast Path for Poole first stage to Porlock

Class 802 Hitachi train on a London Paddington to Penzance train passing Sydney Gardens in Bath Spa

Class 802 Hitachi train on a London Paddington to Penzance train passing Sydney Gardens in Bath Spa

Street trumpet player playing the theme tune from the film Gladiator outside the Roman Baths #music

Street trumpet player playing the theme tune from the film Gladiator outside the Roman Baths #music

Stunning ornate bridge on the Kennet and Avon canal near Sydney Gardens in Bath Spa #bridge #canal

Stunning ornate bridge on the Kennet and Avon canal near Sydney Gardens in Bath Spa #bridge #canal

Bath tunnel number 1 with Cleveland house above it the mystery hatch in the tunnel #canal #waterways

Bath tunnel number 1 with Cleveland house above it the mystery hatch in the tunnel #canal #waterways

Narrowboat Schloh emerging from Lock 13 and then heading towards Bristol on Kennet and Avon canal

Narrowboat Schloh emerging from Lock 13 and then heading towards Bristol on Kennet and Avon canal

Ultimate fishing bird the Heron waiting to strike on Kennet and Avon canal at Lock 10 #ornothology

Ultimate fishing bird the Heron waiting to strike on Kennet and Avon canal at Lock 10 #ornothology

Poulteney bridge by daylight with the river weir flowing fast stunning architecture #architecture

Poulteney bridge by daylight with the river weir flowing fast stunning architecture #architecture

Sweeping view of Royal Crescent in Bath Spa all built in period stone #architecture #history

Sweeping view of Royal Crescent in Bath Spa all built in period stone #architecture #history

Walk through clip of the Royal Crescent in Bath Spa on 31/10/23 stunning architecture #architecture

Walk through clip of the Royal Crescent in Bath Spa on 31/10/23 stunning architecture #architecture

View of Bath Abbey from Abbey Square in Bath Spa with peeling bells in background #church #abbey

View of Bath Abbey from Abbey Square in Bath Spa with peeling bells in background #church #abbey

Poulteney Bridge in Bath Spa famous Roman city on 30/10/23 river overflowing #bridge #history #water

Poulteney Bridge in Bath Spa famous Roman city on 30/10/23 river overflowing #bridge #history #water

Bridge 39 on Ashby canal and the history of it as a coal carrying canal in its heyday #walking

Bridge 39 on Ashby canal and the history of it as a coal carrying canal in its heyday #walking

A sweeping view of the Bosworth Marina from ground level looking accross #canal #marina

A sweeping view of the Bosworth Marina from ground level looking accross #canal #marina

Narrowboat Miner Bill moored up on Ashby canal near Ambion wood nice artwork as well #canal #walking

Narrowboat Miner Bill moored up on Ashby canal near Ambion wood nice artwork as well #canal #walking

Narrowboat The Bluebells cruising along the Ashby canal near Sutton Cheyney heading north #canal

Narrowboat The Bluebells cruising along the Ashby canal near Sutton Cheyney heading north #canal

Small cruiser boat Silaine moored up near Boxmoor on the Grand Union canal heading south #canal

Small cruiser boat Silaine moored up near Boxmoor on the Grand Union canal heading south #canal

Wide Barge Freebird moored up near Fishery Inn pub heading to Cassiobury #canal

Wide Barge Freebird moored up near Fishery Inn pub heading to Cassiobury #canal

View down the towpath beside Apsley marina on Grand union canal very scenic section #walking #canal

View down the towpath beside Apsley marina on Grand union canal very scenic section #walking #canal

People you meet on the canal Keith and his cruiser boat Fearless Eric on Grand Union canal #canal

People you meet on the canal Keith and his cruiser boat Fearless Eric on Grand Union canal #canal

Ahoy there shipmates skull and crossbones narrowboat moored up near Nash s bridge at Boxmoor #canal

Ahoy there shipmates skull and crossbones narrowboat moored up near Nash s bridge at Boxmoor #canal

Narrowboat moored near Grand Union canal at Boxmoor heading to Cassiobury #canal #waterways

Narrowboat moored near Grand Union canal at Boxmoor heading to Cassiobury #canal #waterways

Narrowboat Mad Hatter moored up near Nash Bridge on the Grand Union canal #canal #waterways

Narrowboat Mad Hatter moored up near Nash Bridge on the Grand Union canal #canal #waterways

Tranquil scene at Home Park locks on Grand Union canal plus canalside cottage and barges moored up

Tranquil scene at Home Park locks on Grand Union canal plus canalside cottage and barges moored up

Narrowboat Misty Dawn moored up on the towpath with me heading towards Kings Langley #canal #barge

Narrowboat Misty Dawn moored up on the towpath with me heading towards Kings Langley #canal #barge

Wide Narrowboat moored up near site of old Ovaltine factory at Boxmoor on my walk down south #canal

Wide Narrowboat moored up near site of old Ovaltine factory at Boxmoor on my walk down south #canal

Narrowboat Carpe Diem moored up near Boxmoor after passing Hemel heading towards Cassiobury Park

Narrowboat Carpe Diem moored up near Boxmoor after passing Hemel heading towards Cassiobury Park

Narrowboat Bashafool moored up on the towpath near Tooveys bridge at Boxall near Hemel #waterways

Narrowboat Bashafool moored up on the towpath near Tooveys bridge at Boxall near Hemel #waterways

Narrowboat Tipsy Vixen moored up near Tooveys bridge 157 on way down to Cassiobury Park #waterways

Narrowboat Tipsy Vixen moored up near Tooveys bridge 157 on way down to Cassiobury Park #waterways

Autumn scenes near wide beam narrowboat Zoe on my way towards Kings Langley #waterways #canal

Autumn scenes near wide beam narrowboat Zoe on my way towards Kings Langley #waterways #canal

Old working narrowboat Olive Rose moored up near Bridge 157 Tooveys bridge #waterways #bridge

Old working narrowboat Olive Rose moored up near Bridge 157 Tooveys bridge #waterways #bridge

The liftbridge at Apsley Marina near Hemel Hempstead heading south on the Grand Union canal #water

The liftbridge at Apsley Marina near Hemel Hempstead heading south on the Grand Union canal #water

Grand union canal near the old Ovaltine factory near Bridge 158 Autumn colours but pretty scenery

Grand union canal near the old Ovaltine factory near Bridge 158 Autumn colours but pretty scenery

Grand Union canal Bridge 152 with West Coast rail line overhead with passing Pendolino train #canal

Grand Union canal Bridge 152 with West Coast rail line overhead with passing Pendolino train #canal

Stunning paintwork on narrowboat Alfie London attractions including Tower bridge love the artwork

Stunning paintwork on narrowboat Alfie London attractions including Tower bridge love the artwork

Winkwell swing bridge number 147 and Three horseshoes pub behind it dated from 1536 postcard scene

Winkwell swing bridge number 147 and Three horseshoes pub behind it dated from 1536 postcard scene

Narrowboats moored up at Winkwell services wharf with West Coast rail line behind it #wharf

Narrowboats moored up at Winkwell services wharf with West Coast rail line behind it #wharf

Narrowboat Tit Willow moored up on the Grand Union canal near Hemel Hempstead #canal

Narrowboat Tit Willow moored up on the Grand Union canal near Hemel Hempstead #canal

Gbrf Class 66765 on a Freightliner container train heading through Watford Junction going south

Gbrf Class 66765 on a Freightliner container train heading through Watford Junction going south

Narrowboat Leif moored up near Grove Bridge looking down the canal excuse slight audio noise

Narrowboat Leif moored up near Grove Bridge looking down the canal excuse slight audio noise

Hunton bridge locks on the canal and canalside cottages abysmal weather I was like a drowned rat

Hunton bridge locks on the canal and canalside cottages abysmal weather I was like a drowned rat

Silent clip due to audio issue phone & rain don’t mix Narrowboat Moonraker moored up Kings Langley

Silent clip due to audio issue phone & rain don’t mix Narrowboat Moonraker moored up Kings Langley

Prettiest bridge I’ve seen on Grand union canal Bridge 164 which runs through Grove Park stunning

Prettiest bridge I’ve seen on Grand union canal Bridge 164 which runs through Grove Park stunning

My walk on the Grand Union canal passing narrowboat Harmony the calm before the wet weather set in

My walk on the Grand Union canal passing narrowboat Harmony the calm before the wet weather set in

Narrowboat Gift Horse moored up on the towpath heading towards King Langley nice art

Narrowboat Gift Horse moored up on the towpath heading towards King Langley nice art

The smallest tiny boat I’ve seen on the Grand union canal called Ernie Fiddler ideal as a day boat

The smallest tiny boat I’ve seen on the Grand union canal called Ernie Fiddler ideal as a day boat

Bridge 167 and Iron Bridge lock on the Grand union canal heading north towards Kings Langley #canal

Bridge 167 and Iron Bridge lock on the Grand union canal heading north towards Kings Langley #canal

Small narrowboat Bella moored up on the towpath at Cassiobury Park Watford with me heading north

Small narrowboat Bella moored up on the towpath at Cassiobury Park Watford with me heading north

Lock 9 on the Northampton arm with Boudicea on lock 8 waiting for the lock chamber to fill up #canal

Lock 9 on the Northampton arm with Boudicea on lock 8 waiting for the lock chamber to fill up #canal

Narrowboat Vera May moored up on towpath near Boudicea near Blisworth tunnel on Grand Union canal

Narrowboat Vera May moored up on towpath near Boudicea near Blisworth tunnel on Grand Union canal

Narrowboat Streamline moored up near Stoke Bruerne locks on the Grand Union canal #narrowboat

Narrowboat Streamline moored up near Stoke Bruerne locks on the Grand Union canal #narrowboat

Unusual Narrowboat with steering wheel on the Northampton arm of the Grand union canal #canal

Unusual Narrowboat with steering wheel on the Northampton arm of the Grand union canal #canal

Narrowboat Odin moored up on the towpath near Stoke Bruerne heading toward Blisworth

Narrowboat Odin moored up on the towpath near Stoke Bruerne heading toward Blisworth

Arrival at Stoke Bruerne showing the Old Pump house and also the first of the locks on the complex

Arrival at Stoke Bruerne showing the Old Pump house and also the first of the locks on the complex

Narrowboat Calypso moored up on the towpath on way to Stoke Bruerne village #canal #locks #village

Narrowboat Calypso moored up on the towpath on way to Stoke Bruerne village #canal #locks #village

The footbridge and signpost at Stoke Bruerne locks on the Grand Union canal en route to canal town

The footbridge and signpost at Stoke Bruerne locks on the Grand Union canal en route to canal town

Narrowboats like london buses one boat comes along another one follows Stoke Bruerne locks

Narrowboats like london buses one boat comes along another one follows Stoke Bruerne locks

Stoke Bruerne locks at bridge 54 with the water overspill on the Grand union canal #canal #waterways

Stoke Bruerne locks at bridge 54 with the water overspill on the Grand union canal #canal #waterways

Boudicea passing Blisworth tunnel boats heading towards Gayton Junction where Northampton arm is

Boudicea passing Blisworth tunnel boats heading towards Gayton Junction where Northampton arm is

Belgrave Hall at dusk in Belgrave village in Leicester eerie quiet scene #walking #history

Belgrave Hall at dusk in Belgrave village in Leicester eerie quiet scene #walking #history

Arlene s view showing the Blisworth Tunnel Stalagmite formations while cruising through #stalagmite

Arlene s view showing the Blisworth Tunnel Stalagmite formations while cruising through #stalagmite

Interior of narrowboat Boudicea and how comfortable the narrowboat is spacious inside #waterways

Interior of narrowboat Boudicea and how comfortable the narrowboat is spacious inside #waterways

The start of the Northampton arm Locks this being Lock 1 the first of 16 me helping with lock paddle

The start of the Northampton arm Locks this being Lock 1 the first of 16 me helping with lock paddle

Mike and Boudicea waiting in Lock 5 on the Northampton arm waiting to move onto the next locks

Mike and Boudicea waiting in Lock 5 on the Northampton arm waiting to move onto the next locks

Narrowboat Grace moored up on the towpath at Stoke Bruerne canal village heading towards Blisworth

Narrowboat Grace moored up on the towpath at Stoke Bruerne canal village heading towards Blisworth

View of Stoke Bruerne canal village showing the day trip boats the pub ,canalside cottages #canal

View of Stoke Bruerne canal village showing the day trip boats the pub ,canalside cottages #canal

Mike brings Boudicea into Lock 3 of the Northampton Arm on Grand union canal on 12/10/23 #narrowboat

Mike brings Boudicea into Lock 3 of the Northampton Arm on Grand union canal on 12/10/23 #narrowboat

Lock 16 on the Northampton arm on the Grand Union canal the last lock of the day for Boudicea #canal

Lock 16 on the Northampton arm on the Grand Union canal the last lock of the day for Boudicea #canal

Passing narrowboat Tranquility cruising on the Northampton arm of the Grand union canal #canal

Passing narrowboat Tranquility cruising on the Northampton arm of the Grand union canal #canal

Canal artwork on narrowboat Goldie Locks at Gayton Marina wharf on Grand Union canal castle picture

Canal artwork on narrowboat Goldie Locks at Gayton Marina wharf on Grand Union canal castle picture

Narrowboat passing Boudicea and me at stern level on the narrowboat after leaving Gayton marina

Narrowboat passing Boudicea and me at stern level on the narrowboat after leaving Gayton marina

Two narrowboats cruising along the Grand Union canal between the Stoke Bruerne locks heading south

Two narrowboats cruising along the Grand Union canal between the Stoke Bruerne locks heading south

Old working boat Sculptor moored up at Stoke Bruerne village near the canal musuem #history #canal

Old working boat Sculptor moored up at Stoke Bruerne village near the canal musuem #history #canal

Narrowboat Gention heading through the Stoke Bruerne locks heading south me heading to Blisworth

Narrowboat Gention heading through the Stoke Bruerne locks heading south me heading to Blisworth

Stoke Bruerne canal village on the Grand Union canal heading towards Blisworth Tunnel nice scenery

Stoke Bruerne canal village on the Grand Union canal heading towards Blisworth Tunnel nice scenery

Emerging from Blisworth Tunnel on the Grand Union canal a little wet with dripping water but wow

Emerging from Blisworth Tunnel on the Grand Union canal a little wet with dripping water but wow

Inside Blisworth Tunnel on narrowboat Boudicea the tunnel is 2 miles long but what an experience

Inside Blisworth Tunnel on narrowboat Boudicea the tunnel is 2 miles long but what an experience

Heading into Blisworth Tunnel on narrowboat Boudicea on the Grand Union canal amazing ride #Tunnel

Heading into Blisworth Tunnel on narrowboat Boudicea on the Grand Union canal amazing ride #Tunnel

Looking down the old alley way of Belgrave village showing the old medieval houses #history #walking

Looking down the old alley way of Belgrave village showing the old medieval houses #history #walking

Narrowboat Marsh Wiggle and other narrowboats moored up on the Grand Union canal near Cowley #canal

Narrowboat Marsh Wiggle and other narrowboats moored up on the Grand Union canal near Cowley #canal

Narrowboat moored up near Hanwell Lock flight on the Grand Union canal look north #narrowboat

Narrowboat moored up near Hanwell Lock flight on the Grand Union canal look north #narrowboat

Dutch barge moored up at Hanwell on the Brentford arm of the Grand Union canal looking north #canal

Dutch barge moored up at Hanwell on the Brentford arm of the Grand Union canal looking north #canal

Class 66 s 66762 and 66799 on the Network Rail track spraying train heading past Peterborough #train

Class 66 s 66762 and 66799 on the Network Rail track spraying train heading past Peterborough #train

Old working narrowboat Albion moored up on the Uxbridge arm of the Grand Union canal near Cowley

Old working narrowboat Albion moored up on the Uxbridge arm of the Grand Union canal near Cowley

Small cruising boat heading towards Stockers Lock at Bridge 175 on the Grand Union canal #canal

Small cruising boat heading towards Stockers Lock at Bridge 175 on the Grand Union canal #canal

London Underground train arriving at Kings Cross station heading towards Northfields #underground

London Underground train arriving at Kings Cross station heading towards Northfields #underground

Narrowboat cruising under Bridge 195 on the Grand Union canal heading towards Bull Bridge #waterway

Narrowboat cruising under Bridge 195 on the Grand Union canal heading towards Bull Bridge #waterway

Icon of London a metropolitan line underground train on the way home from my canal travels #tube

Icon of London a metropolitan line underground train on the way home from my canal travels #tube

Narrowboat near Bridge 170 a on the Grand Union canal heading towards Batchworth Locks #canal

Narrowboat near Bridge 170 a on the Grand Union canal heading towards Batchworth Locks #canal

Old working narrowboat moored up near Batchworth Locks on the Grand Union canal looking south

Old working narrowboat moored up near Batchworth Locks on the Grand Union canal looking south

Small narrowboat Wiglet at Cassiobury Park near Watford heading towards Uxbridge #canal #waterway

Small narrowboat Wiglet at Cassiobury Park near Watford heading towards Uxbridge #canal #waterway

Old style indicator boards at Baker St London Underground station in North west London #retro

Old style indicator boards at Baker St London Underground station in North west London #retro

Canalside cottage beside Denham Lock on the Grand Union canal nearing the Gravel pit lakes #canal

Canalside cottage beside Denham Lock on the Grand Union canal nearing the Gravel pit lakes #canal

Copper mil lock on the Grand union canal near Bridge 180 heading towards Uxbridge heading south

Copper mil lock on the Grand union canal near Bridge 180 heading towards Uxbridge heading south

Narrowboat Grovesnor cruising past Abbey Park heading towards Abbey Park locks on Grand Union canal

Narrowboat Grovesnor cruising past Abbey Park heading towards Abbey Park locks on Grand Union canal

Mural of a horse pulling a working boat on the Bridge over Batchworth Lock centre #canal #waterways

Mural of a horse pulling a working boat on the Bridge over Batchworth Lock centre #canal #waterways

Narrowboat Willow moored up near Bridge 180 on the Grand Union canal heading towards Uxbridge

Narrowboat Willow moored up near Bridge 180 on the Grand Union canal heading towards Uxbridge

View of Batchworth locks showing the old wharf buildings and the locks very busy area in the past

View of Batchworth locks showing the old wharf buildings and the locks very busy area in the past

Old horse bridge over a small branch river off the Grand union canal heading towards Denham #hcanal

Old horse bridge over a small branch river off the Grand union canal heading towards Denham #hcanal

Old canalside cottages beside the Grand Union canal near Black Jacks lock old gas lamp #waterway

Old canalside cottages beside the Grand Union canal near Black Jacks lock old gas lamp #waterway

Bridge 177 on the Grand Union canal helicopter passing overhead and open water river #waterway

Bridge 177 on the Grand Union canal helicopter passing overhead and open water river #waterway

Narrowboats double moored up on the towpath towards Uxbridge on the Grand Union canal #walking

Narrowboats double moored up on the towpath towards Uxbridge on the Grand Union canal #walking

Bumpy landing for a narrowboat mooring up near Black Jacks lock on the Grand Union canal #canal

Bumpy landing for a narrowboat mooring up near Black Jacks lock on the Grand Union canal #canal

Ice breaker boat Baltic on the Grand Union canal under bridge 168 essential boats in winter 29/09/23

Ice breaker boat Baltic on the Grand Union canal under bridge 168 essential boats in winter 29/09/23

Seen an old friend here Dutch barge Isabella I saw earlier on in week cruising towards Watford

Seen an old friend here Dutch barge Isabella I saw earlier on in week cruising towards Watford

Cassiobury park views on the Grand Union canal looking south towards Batchworth very serene #canal

Cassiobury park views on the Grand Union canal looking south towards Batchworth very serene #canal

Old stone bridge over Grand Union canal bridge 168 at Cassiobury Park near Watford peaceful scene

Old stone bridge over Grand Union canal bridge 168 at Cassiobury Park near Watford peaceful scene

Narrowboat Little Egret cruising on the Grand Union canal near Stockers Lock near Rickmansworth

Narrowboat Little Egret cruising on the Grand Union canal near Stockers Lock near Rickmansworth

Narrowboat with Quirky statues on the stern of the boat a comedy statue and a rhino as well #canal

Narrowboat with Quirky statues on the stern of the boat a comedy statue and a rhino as well #canal

Narrowboat Boudecea moored up on the towpath near Cassiobury Park Watford was admiring the art work

Narrowboat Boudecea moored up on the towpath near Cassiobury Park Watford was admiring the art work

Sunset at Denham Lakes beside the Grand Union Canal near Black Jacks lock heading towards Uxbridge

Sunset at Denham Lakes beside the Grand Union Canal near Black Jacks lock heading towards Uxbridge

Metropolitan Underground train crosses over the bridge over the Grand Union canal near Watford

Metropolitan Underground train crosses over the bridge over the Grand Union canal near Watford

Narrowboat Braymar cruising along towards Bulls Bridge on the Grand Union canal on 26/09/23 #water

Narrowboat Braymar cruising along towards Bulls Bridge on the Grand Union canal on 26/09/23 #water