Our brand-new 360° YouTube video is live: Explore the Macclesfield Canal in full immersive view! 🔗 Dive in now: youtu.be/kf5rQRsrxXY 🎥 Drag your screen or move your phone around — experience our narrowboat adventure as if you’re right there aboard Never Two Late with Steve, Mexi and me. 🌿 Why watch? Discover hidden locks, peacefulContinue reading “✨Set sail with us on a unique journey! ✨”
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Never Two Late – Our Journey
October Update We’ve booked our passage through Harecastle Tunnel for the end of the month — it’ll be interesting to see just how spooky it feels at this time of year! We’ve been enjoying some more lovely walks through the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, taking in the changing colours of autumn along the towpath. Before weContinue reading ” Never Two Late – Our Journey”
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This Week on Never Two Late – Our Journey
We’re enjoying a peaceful couple of weeks in beautiful Barlaston, taking in the village, local walks, and a few favourite spots before heading towards the Harecastle Tunnel. Next stop — a few relaxing days at Westport Lake before we make the big trip north!
Running on Empty: Life Afloat in a Dry Summer
Troubled Waters on the Canals It’s been a tricky week for those of us cruising the waterways. Closures seem to be popping up all around due to low water levels and breaches, and our planned route has had to change more than once. We were heading into the Caldon, but that’s now closed. So, theContinue reading “Running on Empty: Life Afloat in a Dry Summer”
Foraging time check the hedgerows and bake a tasty cake.
Hi, it’s the time of year again when our hedgerows give us tasty treats. Even with the weather being so dry this year, there is an abundance of blackberries, so why not get out into the countryside and cook up a tasty cake? This recipe is my go-to, and it’s so simple to do, butContinue reading “Foraging time check the hedgerows and bake a tasty cake.”
Shop Closed
We will be away from the boat from the 15th of June until the 23rd of June. The boat is coming out of the water to be blacked. We will not be able to post anything during this time. Apologies for this, but we will resume with the orders as soon as we return. ThankContinue reading “Shop Closed”
🎬 We’re on Narrow Escapes! | Watch Us on Channel 4
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that we made our TV debut on Channel 4’s brand new series, Narrow Escapes! You can watch the full series right now via this link:👉 Watch Narrow Escapes on Channel 4 📸 Behind the Scenes of Filming We filmed our episode last year with the amazing team from Bowled OverContinue reading “🎬 We’re on Narrow Escapes! | Watch Us on Channel 4”
Navigating the Unexpected: Stratford, Birmingham, Crick & Beyond!
Due to unexpected canal closures, the planned narrowboat cruise to Stratford-upon-Avon has been canceled. Maxine will still participate in the Stratford Half Marathon using their car. Excited future plans include a trip to Birmingham and attending the Crick Boat Show, with ongoing adventures and flexibility in navigating waterways ahead.
Locks, locks, and even more locks.
After being stuck in Warwick for over a week, the lock we had been waiting for was unlocked a week earlier than expected. We nipped to Sainsbury’s to get our final supplies ready for the next day. We were up early as we had 23 locks to complete today. The Hatton flight beckoned us. TheseContinue reading “Locks, locks, and even more locks.”
A month of constant cruising!
We have now been constant cruising for a month. Wow-what a life-changing experience it has been. When you are planning the move, you have a vision. Well, I did of how our life would be once onboard. Luckily a lot of it has happened, and we are definitely living our dream. However, some areas haveContinue reading “A month of constant cruising!”
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