Rhiwbina Living
Summer 2023 issue of Rhiwbina Living, the award-winning magazine for Rhiwbina. Summer 2023 issue of Rhiwbina Living, the award-winning magazine for Rhiwbina.
Down the canal If you're needing a calming, relaxing break without the hassle of international flights and long queues, a barging holiday could be just the thing you need this summer Canal barging The waterways that criss-cross the UK reflect a time when the country relied on canals rather than the road for transportation. The Industrial Revolution shaped most of the waterways that we can now discover for our own enjoyment. Gone are the working barges, laden with coal and timber. These days, it's pleasure boats that quietly ply the miles of water. The beauty of a boating holiday lies in the fact that there is so much to explore at your own pace. No queuing at airports, no long transfers and definitely no jetlag! But there are also other benefits that are not perhaps so visible on the surface. Connecting with nature in such an intimate way can leave a positive and lasting legacy on our well-being. Boating can help you collect new moments that you can cherish forever. 28 It slows your world down In a world of 'everything now', we crave and devour so much that is instantaneous and disposable. This is especially true when it comes to our daily lives and it's only when we take breaks from all hustle and bustle that we realise how fastpaced our world has become. Taking a break on a canal boat physically forces us to slow things down. With a top speed of 4 or 5 miles an hour, you're not going to get anywhere fast. Nor are you tied to schedules that dictate your day. And because of the slow nature of boating, we are more inclined to appreciate both the time and space that we have around us as we meander through miles of endless countryside. On many of the waterways, you'll often have the river or canal to yourself. Now and then, you'll come across another boat but because the waterway world is a lot slower, you'll have plenty of time to navigate your way past them. Everything gives you time to think, reflect, and to consider each action you take.
The views Gorgeous valleys, endless meadows, and slow-rolling countryside. These are the sort of views you're likely to experience when you're out on a canal. Waking up in a different place every day means that no two days are the same. And it's not only the views from the river that you can savour. The best part about boating is that you can park up and go for a good ol' explore. And if your idea of a great view is an ice cold beer or a glass of white, you can also stop off at many of the riverside pubs that dot the banks of the waterways. holidays Visit new places With hundreds of miles of the UK's rivers to explore, the possibilities of new places to discover are almost endless. The best part about it is that you can literally create your own holiday adventure. You have the freedom to choose which location you want to stop at and discover. You create your own itinerary, you create your own schedule, and you create new memories that can last a lifetime. Historical landmarks Many of the UK's canals were built during the country's great Industrial Revolution. Many of the waterways included revolutionary feats of engineering and world-firsts. Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on the Llangollen Canal, now a world heritage site, has been described as ‘a masterpiece of creative genius’. The 18-arched stone and cast iron structure was completed in 1805, having taken ten years to design and build. It stands at 12 feet (3.7 metres) wide and is the longest aqueduct in Great Britain as well as the highest canal aqueduct in the world. Not too far away, the Chirk Aqueduct, also designed by Telford a few years prior, was briefly the tallest navigable one ever built, and it now is Grade II listed in both England and Wales as it spans the border of the two countries. Holidays for all There are over 100 hire firms operating on UK's waterway systems, giving you a vast choice of both locations and boats for hire. Whether it's a romantic boat for two on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal or a larger cruiser for you and your friends on the Norfolk Broads, the sheer variety of boating holidays is as wide as the Thames. From busy city waterways to rural bliss, there's simply a holiday for everyone on a canal. The boats that are available to hire these days are a real home-from-home too. Many feature showers, flushing toilets, central heating, full-sized cookers and fridges, microwaves, TVs, DVD and CD players. Ditch the car Our over-reliance on our cars means we often never take in the scenery that we are passing through. Exploring the country via the waterways provides you with a chance to fully appreciate our surroundings while on the move. Meet the wildlife The varied habitats that you'll come across will gift you sightings of creatures both above the river, on the riverbanks and in the water. Expect bird sightings along the riverbanks, ranging from ducks and kingfishers to larger species such as swans and herons. If you're lucky, you may even spot otters and water voles. Butterflies and dragonflies are also common during the summer months. 29
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Down the canal<br />
If you're needing a calming, relaxing break without the<br />
hassle of international flights and long queues, a barging<br />
holiday could be just the thing you need this summer<br />
Canal barging<br />
The waterways that criss-cross<br />
the UK reflect a time when the<br />
country relied on canals rather<br />
than the road for transportation.<br />
The Industrial Revolution<br />
shaped most of the waterways<br />
that we can now discover for<br />
our own enjoyment. Gone are<br />
the working barges, laden with<br />
coal and timber. These days, it's<br />
pleasure boats that quietly ply<br />
the miles of water.<br />
The beauty of a boating holiday<br />
lies in the fact that there is so<br />
much to explore at your own<br />
pace. No queuing at airports, no<br />
long transfers and definitely no<br />
jetlag!<br />
But there are also other<br />
benefits that are not perhaps<br />
so visible on the surface.<br />
Connecting with nature in such<br />
an intimate way can leave a<br />
positive and lasting legacy on<br />
our well-being. Boating can help<br />
you collect new moments that<br />
you can cherish forever.<br />
28<br />
It slows your world down<br />
In a world of 'everything now', we<br />
crave and devour so much that is<br />
instantaneous and disposable.<br />
This is especially true when it<br />
comes to our daily lives and it's only<br />
when we take breaks from all hustle<br />
and bustle that we realise how fastpaced<br />
our world has become.<br />
Taking a break on a canal boat<br />
physically forces us to slow things<br />
down. With a top speed of 4 or 5<br />
miles an hour, you're not going to<br />
get anywhere fast. Nor are you tied<br />
to schedules that dictate your day.<br />
And because of the slow nature<br />
of boating, we are more inclined<br />
to appreciate both the time and<br />
space that we have around us as we<br />
meander through miles of endless<br />
countryside.<br />
On many of the waterways, you'll<br />
often have the river or canal to<br />
yourself. Now and then, you'll<br />
come across another boat but<br />
because the waterway world is a<br />
lot slower, you'll have plenty of time<br />
to navigate your way past them.<br />
Everything gives you time to think,<br />
reflect, and to consider each action<br />
you take.
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