A Day On The Dee: Weirs, Waves And World Heritage

Canoeing a section of the River Dee from Llangollen to Overton Bridge, a section which contains some nice white water, a great surf waves and some weirs that command respect. This portion of the River Dee is crossed by the famous Pontcysyllte aquaduct, a World Heritage site. Joined by some of the Frontier Bushcraft team as well as Ray Goodwin and Lina, this 16m (10 mile) day trip made the perfect December microadventure by canoe...
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  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett43403 жыл бұрын

    There’s Ray doing his thing. He knows his stuff. And the music was cool also. Thanks 🇨🇦👍

  • @wildernesscanoeassociation
    @wildernesscanoeassociation4 жыл бұрын

    I am always impressed by Ray's calm, competent surfing.

  • @wildernesscanoeassociation

    @wildernesscanoeassociation

    4 жыл бұрын

    The big weir really demonstrated the versatility of the canoe as a watercraft.

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wildernesscanoeassociation Indeed. It was a varied day, making the most of the craft.

  • @mglennon5535
    @mglennon55354 жыл бұрын

    A little late to the show yet a great bit of adventure! Nice. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a little late in replying so that evens things out. Thanks for the comment :-)

  • @BuckMckawtheotherone
    @BuckMckawtheotherone7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul. Quite fun. That Ray is an artist, isn't he?

  • @bongoslide
    @bongoslide4 жыл бұрын

    As a white water senior instructor, I've spent my life doing the Corwen to under the bridge at Lalanggolen, never seen the rest, as back then we were never allowed, but did do a run from somewhere to banger on dee, and camped, in a Canadian, was fun doing the life was great, but nice to watch you all brings back memories,, have a broken Canadian snapped at Chester weir by idiots, and an inflatable, you may have inspired me to fix it up and get out there were idiots in blue cant social distance me unless there ready to swim with a ticket book,?

  • @davidmorris631
    @davidmorris6317 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, another very enjoyable video to watch and learn new things. Keep up all your hard work and effort..

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David. Merry Christmas.

  • @randal1470
    @randal14707 жыл бұрын

    Still trying to wrap my brain around canoeing in December! Lol! Great vid, thoroughly enjoyed that.

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    7 жыл бұрын

    Haha yeah. In other part of the world at the same latitude it would be pulk or toboggan :-) Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941
    @inthewoodswithbigfoot39414 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful days paddle! Awesome!

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it.

  • @JW-nk5hu
    @JW-nk5hu7 жыл бұрын

    Great way to make a living !!! Merry Christmas to you and yours Paul.

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    7 жыл бұрын

    Oh, this was just us having fun :-) Merry Christmas!

  • @lindamon5101
    @lindamon51014 жыл бұрын

    This looks like FUN!

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was :-)

  • @modestadventurers
    @modestadventurers7 жыл бұрын

    Happy Turkey Day Paul.

  • @originaloutdoors
    @originaloutdoors7 жыл бұрын

    RG's boat colour still makes my eye twitch :-)

  • @nigelgregory4777

    @nigelgregory4777

    3 жыл бұрын

    It makes Stevie Wonders eyes twitch 😂😂😂

  • @ganainm5113
    @ganainm51137 жыл бұрын

    We stopped off to have a look at the aqueduct whilst traveling to Snowdonia in the summer. It's quite impressive. Seasons greeting to you Paul. I'm looking forward to more great content from you in 2017. Peace

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it's a significant structure alright. Those engineers certainly set their sights high back in those days. It's impressive to look at even now. Thanks for your support in 2016. Have a great festive season and keep in touch in 2017. ATB, Paul

  • @downeastprimitiveskills7688
    @downeastprimitiveskills76887 жыл бұрын

    Fun to see a group of boats on the water. We are iced in now, days gaining and spring will be here befor we know it.

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes, if it wasn't for the Gulf Stream, we'd be snowshoeing the river... :-)

  • @downeastprimitiveskills7688

    @downeastprimitiveskills7688

    7 жыл бұрын

    I have been trying to get out on ice skates but time and weather have been messy.

  • @BrookGarretson
    @BrookGarretson4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a hoot!!

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    3 жыл бұрын

    We had fun despite the damp and cold. :-)

  • @745gde
    @745gde4 жыл бұрын

    Great music superb bass player 👍😆

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Whoever it was, they kept it tight :-)

  • @mudwavessky3502
    @mudwavessky35027 жыл бұрын

    hi, nice video! we did a trip starting from the field where you finished. we had a real telling off from an older 'gent' stating (quite aggressively) that launching isn't allowed from that field. We remained calm and polite but got underway anyhow after being told 'never to return'. what are your views on this? considering there is a public access sign 30 yards ish away?

  • @unclejohnthezef
    @unclejohnthezef5 жыл бұрын

    any low-head dams over there?

  • @brianspencer4220
    @brianspencer42207 жыл бұрын

    The small river by my house is frozen over now; glad you have open water Brian 76

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    7 жыл бұрын

    It does feel like a luxury. We certainly make the most of it :-)

  • @Dave-pp5dy
    @Dave-pp5dy6 жыл бұрын

    Nice video the music is a bit 70's adult movieish 😁

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    6 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't know ;-)

  • @devilineden727

    @devilineden727

    5 жыл бұрын

    Music is crap.

  • @unclejohnthezef
    @unclejohnthezef5 жыл бұрын

    3:00 !

  • @Thorny5718
    @Thorny57184 жыл бұрын

    Nice video guys, though the 70’s porn music threw me a little 😂

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    3 жыл бұрын

    :-)

  • @Sylvanbilly
    @Sylvanbilly7 жыл бұрын

    Good video when on silent, annoying music. Sorry 😉

  • @PaulKirtley

    @PaulKirtley

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. ATB, Paul

  • @chrisdyer6370
    @chrisdyer6370 Жыл бұрын

    Shame about the progressive jazz. Rivers sounds would be so much nicer