Narrowboat Audrey Too was built by Paul Widdowson. We hadn't seen another boat by the same builder, but on arrival at Sheffield's Victoria …
On the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation
Through Tinsley Locks to Sheffield
Alisha's doing temp work near Sheffield until the end of June, so we've decided to stay there for a few weeks. Sheffield is a dead end, as …
Sprotbrough on the River Don
We really love this mooring in Sprotbrough, a few miles from Doncaster. The village is hidden behind woodland, so whilst it's quiet and …
Sykehouse Lock to Doncaster in windy weather
We'd moored for the night after Sykehouse lock on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire New Junction Canal. It's an unusual one, with a swing …
I won’t go cruising without…
There's stuff you need to hand while you're cruising. You won't get far on most canals without a windlass (the bent bit of metal with square …
Two very straight canals with lift and swing bridges
After travelling on the tidal River Trent from Torksey lock to Keadby Lock, it was a relief to be back on a canal. Having started the …
