New Video: The Braunston Tunnel and Horse Path

Issue 9: Walking the Braunston Tunnel Horse Path

In this video, I examine the Braunston Tunnel and its horse path, a piece of canal history dating back to 1796.

Before navigating the tunnel in the Grey Wagtail, I explored the surrounding horse path and uncovered stories of how they moved boats through the tunnel using legging, a steam engine and rope, and steam tugs.

In the video, I:

• Find the air shafts used to ventilate the tunnel.

• Share how narrowboats were once “legged” through the tunnel.

• And, reflect on the evolution of canal transport from horse-power to steam tugs.

Bonus Content: My channel also has the full unedited trip through the Braunston Tunnel.