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Leicester Ring

A leisurely and interesting two week cruise which includes tunnels, aqueducts, the famous Foxton Locks, the River Soar and the Shardlow canal centre. You are left with extra time to explore other canals if you wish (to Market Harborough, Erewash Canal, Ashby Canal). Alternatively, if you don't want to see the extra canals or visit attractions, it can be done in a busy 10/11 day holiday

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Leicester Ring

Hours (Approx.): 87
Locks: 101
Miles: 165
A leisurely and interesting two week cruise which includes tunnels, aqueducts, the famous Foxton Locks, the River Soar and the Shardlow canal centre. You are left with extra time to explore other canals if you wish (to Market Harborough, Erewash Canal, Ashby Canal). Alternatively, if you don't want to see the extra canals or visit attractions, it can be done in a busy 10/11 day holiday
Please Note: These sections are only a suggestion and cover the route in only 12 days. It's up to you to adjust your timings / stops if you want shorter days boating or to add side excursions.

Napton Marina to Braunston

Pick up boat at 2.30pm, have instruction and proceed to Braunston where you can moor for the night and visit one of the excellent pubs in the village
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Section Summary: 5 miles, 0 locks and 2 Hours Cruising

Braunston to Crick

Today's journey takes you up the flight of six locks at Braunston, through the 2042 yd long Braunston Tunnel, turning at Norton Junction and navigating the 7 locks of the Watford flight, before taking the 1528 yd Crick tunnel and mooring at Crick Wharf
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Section Summary: 9 miles, 13 locks, 2 tunnels and 6 hours cruising

Crick to Foxton Locks

All 10 of today's locks are in the last quarter mile, so lots of countryside cruising today.
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Section Summary: 18 miles, 10 locks, 1 tunnel and 9 hours cruising.

Foxton Locks to South Wigston

From the moorings below Foxton Locks to Bridge 92, where you can find takeaways and a large Tesco within walking distance of the Canal. Alternatively, 1 more lock & a mile further will see you closer to the Glen Parva Manor pub
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Section Summary: 11 miles, 15 locks, 7 and 1/4 hours cruising (or 12 miles, 16 locks & 7 and 3/4 hours cruising to Glen Parva Manor pub)

South Wigston to Birstall Lock

Passing through Leicester today, mooring for the night near the Village of Birstall
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Section Summary: 10 & 1/2 miles, 12 locks, 6 hours Cruising

Birstall Lock to Zouch

Leaving Leicester, today sees you passing Barrow upon Soar, before traversing Loughborough. The picturesque Normanton-on-Soar is shortly before the moorings at the Rose & Crown at Zouch
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Section Summary: 15 miles, 9 locks, 6 hours cruising

Zouch to Derby (The Ragley Boat Stop Pub)

Today's journey sees the final part of the Leicester section / River Soar navigation to Trent bridge, where you navigate the river Trent for 2 miles before joining the Trent & Mersey Canal
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Section Summary: 17 miles, 12 locks, 8 hours cruising

Derby (The Ragley Boat Stop Pub) to Alrewas

Today's journey takes you through the historic brewing centre of Burton-on-Trent
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Section Summary: 16 miles, 7 locks, 7 hours

Alrewas to Fazeley Junction

Today sees the final section of the Trent & Mersey canal, before turning onto the Coventry and the Birmingham & Fazeley canals.
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Section Summary: 13 miles, 5 locks and 6 & 1/2 hours Cruising

Fazeley Junction to Hartshill

Continuing along the Coventry canal, today sees you passing through Polesworth and Atherstone.
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Section Summary: 13 miles, 13 locks, 7 & 1/2 hours Cruising

Hartshill to Newbold

The final section of the Coventry canal, before joining the North Oxford canal at Hawkesbury Junction and continuing south.
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Section Summary: 20 miles, 1 lock, 8 hours cruising

Newbold to Flecknoe

Your last full day, passing through Rugby and the historic canal village of Braunston, before retracing your steps back towards Napton.
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Section Summary: 13 miles, 3 locks, 6 hours Cruising

Flecknoe to Napton Marina

A short stretch that is ideal for your last morning of your trip. Allow an hour to ensure you arrive back in time
Section Summary: 3 miles, 0 locks, 1 hour cruising

Guidebooks / Maps

Leicester Line

Pearson's Guide: Leicester Line Companion

Coverage: Grand Union Canal - Stoke Bruerne to Leicester; River Soar ; Erewash Canal; Trent Navigation - Derwent Mouth to Cromwell & River Nene - Northampton to Peterborough.

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South Midlands

Pearson's Guide: South Midlands Companion

With the Warwickshire Ring at its heart, this Canal Companion covers the canal network to the south and east of Birmingham. Routes covered include: Grand Union Canal (Braunston-Birmingham); Birmingham & Fazeley Canal; Coventry Canal; Oxford Canal (Hawkesbury-Napton; Ashby Canal; Worcester & Birmingham Canal (Tardebigge-Birmingham); Trent & Mersey Canal (Derwent Mouth-Fradley) and Stratford upon Avon Canal.

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COMPANY INFO

     
  • Metalacre Ltd. Trading as Napton Narrowboats
  • Registered Office: 16 Great Queen St. Covent Garden, London. WC2B 5AH
  • Company Number: 1‍514826
  • Correspondence Address: Napton Narrowboats, Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire. CV47 8HX