This weeks adventure takes me from Stoke to Redbull. I explore Middleport Pottery and moor over night at Westport Lake before cruising my canal boat to Harecastle Tunnel. You have to book the tunnel this time of year, but luckily we made it just in time to check the weedhatch and do all the safety checks before entering on time. I was in the tunnel for about 40 minutes then carried on to start the Cheshire Locks / Heartbreak Hill. I single handed 3 Canal Locks before mooring at Red Bull.
Want to know more about the woman murdered (Christina Collins) who apparently haunts the tunnel ? https://youtu.be/GvGuxVm2ih4
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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I’m Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat -The Rum Wench and travel the UK’s Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion – my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy and the perfect First Mate. I also work full time off grid from my tiny home and trade at canal festivals as The Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat.
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41 Comments
22:34 Did you get your wings?? redbull gives you wings…
Lucky you don't have to 'Leg it' through that tunnel.
The history of the canals is fascinating. Hope you make it home for Christmas. I am looking forward to watching you and Bonnie trekking around Europe. Rums up to you.
Heidi Just one thing to say to you..! (Don't be rude) thank you for your travels, Its good to see you having fun 🎉 Stephen SETTLE NORTH YORKSHIRE. P S. Have a great Christmas 🎄 little kisses xxxx
Giggles accomplished:) Thanks, Heidi!
Ahoy, I would of hated that tunnel and my hubby would of hit his head Guaranteed, so
Pleased you will be home for Christmas ,looking forward to our next adventure .Very Rum Christmas and a Happy New Year , kisses to Bonnie ☺
Heidi, that tunnel was awful!! Also, why no headlamp on the Rum Wench? How did you see????
Awesome adventure.
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Good to see you are going home for Christmas. So did your engine stop smoking, after you could not find anything round your prop ??? Wishing you a very merry rummy Christmas and the same to Niki be safe out there Ed 40 S 0f Vegas XXXX
Loved this episode. Hi from California.
weather…… -20C here, -28C in Fairbanks town. Got 6" of snow yesterday. All in all I think i prefer the snow to the rain. Boating here would be tricky. A problem with hard water. Wishing you safe travels.
That was ‘one hell of a tunnel’. Merry Christmas to you and Bonny and your family. Here in new New Zealand we are heading for summer so warmer than you. See you next week
Thanks for sharing your adventures, humor and Bonnie with us. Your positivity is as infectious as your laugh!
Hello Heidi .. Bonny … and Nikki — that was one LONG tunnel. I am happy for you that you have a motor on your narrowboat … single handing would not working going through that tunnel if you had to leg it. I am totally loving the history and travel experiences you are sharing with us. I am glad you have a washing machine .. it would be a real bother trying to keep clothing clean if you had to rely on service areas. Here in the US we are experiencing rising costs and reduction of services as well… I am having Victorian Earl Grey tea with you while you have your rum so Cheers! Save my spot on board the Rum Wench for next week, I will be there. Hugs and love to you and Bonny from Gramma Lainee … praying for peace ….
You’re so brave to go through the tunnel. Love your adventures!
I love your channel, yes i do,,,,BUTTTT WHEEEEEW,IM GLAD TO GET THROUGH THE TUNNEL 😳SCARED ME SHYTLESS😂😂,BUT THANKS HEIDI FOR SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE AND ADVENTURES,THE POTTERY WAS BEAUTIFUL ❤#NORTHCAROLINA
I see you are "taking it up the tunnel", and avoiding being (over)taking from behind (by your friend). Sorry to hear about your the big shaft (on your boat) being a problem. 😉
So glad you made it through safely. I’m not sure I could do it. Claustrophobia would kick in I’m afraid. May you have coal in your stocking soon.
It's a real life on your beautiful narrow boat. Have lots of fun and giggles with Bonnie. Have a lovely Christmas. ❤
WOW! That tunnel roof was disgusting. I would have definitely had my hood up over my hat. 😝
Missed seeing more of Bonny. Was she feeling camera shy?
Thanks for more interesting history.
Stay safe and warm.
Another very enjoyable experience with you Heidi looking forward to seeing you again 😂😊
Hi there me arty! yes load's of history around stoke, i used to look at the lock's (quick glance)on heartbreak hill from the M6 motorway and get the nostalga feeling for the canal engineers who overseed the building of the canal network. if you fell in the canal at harecastle would you come out like you had been tango,ed lol. Safe travel's xxx
Thar she blows! Bless you Heidi and all who sail in you!❤
Good day Heidi, love your music Flow Job
Heidi they would of legged it during my grandparents time
Now I'm hoping you don't run out of coal. I do enjoy your videos and the travels.
Although most tunnels, you did 'leg' through, Telfords Harecastle was one of the few that had a towpath, though I don't know what the horses thought of it!! The towpath was progressively collapsing into the tunnel and I think it was removed completely about 20 years ago. If you look back at the tunnel mouth as you are coming out, you can see the towpath blocked off on the left hand side.
Loved the pottery, lot of history there, well you have a Merry Xmas from North Queensland Australia.
Love you’ve swapped the name Heidi xx ❤ don’t forget do some rum wench stickers. Just how she is on your boat lol xx
Really enjoyed this vlog as all your other vlogs…have a lovely Christmas and New year 😊
Your videos are so professional. I lived aboard for 10years so watching them brings back lots of memories. But you have such a great way of narrating your travels, it is delightful ❤
Heidi, you are a breath of fresh air sweetheart. I look forward to your vlogs all the time and they brighten up the dullest days. Long May they continue.❤️😘😂👍🎄xx
Heidi, you are a breath of fresh air sweetheart. I look forward to your vlogs all the time and they brighten up the dullest days. Long May they continue.❤️😘😂👍🎄xx
Thanks
Another great video Heidi and Bonnie, I was going to ask why the canal was orange and you already said in your video, 😂, thank you .
Hope you are well ❤️🩹 and little Bonnie as well ??? ❤❤❤
Take care X X X
Danke für dein interessantes Video. 🇦🇹 🤗
Purchased some Kraken (Spelling not my thing) Rum. Tasty but quite strong!!! A little bit will do you! Thanks for the info!
😊Thanks!
Whilst you are drinking your rum. Behind you is a brass lamp. Can you show us the lamp. I collect brass camping stoves and kettles.. Not seen a lamp like yours. Just for my interest. Cheers from old George
Harecastle always was a "WET TUNNEL". Remember getting really nice fish and chips in Stoke. If you asked me for an inuendo, i'd give you one.