Steve Haywood Bücher

This charming guidebook offers a delightful exploration of Britain's diverse canal network for waterway enthusiasts. Beautifully illustrated, it reveals extraordinary and surprising locations along the 3,000-mile-long network of canals and rivers. Wherever you are in the country, there’s likely a nearby wonder waiting to be discovered. Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes enliven the waterways with their witty prose, highlighting lesser-known gems and secrets of Britain’s canals. Notable wonders include historic Hungerford in Berkshire, where William of Orange was offered the crown after the Glorious Revolution; the iconic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which soars 126 feet above the River Dee; and Hest Bank, where the canal runs close to the seashore, allowing you to smell the seaweed from your boat. Alongside personal anecdotes and insightful commentary on Britain’s heritage, the guide provides practical recommendations to enhance your visits. This book is perfect for your car or backpack, helping you find idyllic picnic spots or ideal day trips for a long weekend.

A tribute to Britain's canals, rivers, and countryside, this book celebrates Britishness in all its eccentric glory through Steve Haywood's escapades across the country and his enduring love for boats and waterways. With fifty years of experience cruising inland waterways, Haywood has cultivated a devoted readership eager for his engaging narratives. His previous works, including Narrowboat Dreams and One Man and a Narrowboat, have delighted fans of narrowboat adventures told in his witty style. This latest title expands on his experiences, offering a broader perspective rather than focusing on a single journey. It recounts a variety of hair-raising escapades, reflecting on the changes in the country and cruising landscape over five decades. Filled with anecdotes, light-hearted rants, tall tales, and nostalgia, the book provides an entertaining glimpse into the life of a middle-aged man—who humorously acknowledges his age—reflecting on his long love affair with boats and waterways, and their significance in shaping his life.