Canal Boat Hire in Leicestershire
The Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal runs it course through the rolling hills and the unspoilt countryside of Leicestershire. The Leicester Line has two arms one to our base in Market Harborough and one which runs to Welford. Cruise to the multi-cultured and diverse city of Leicester which has something to offer the whole family whether you are interested in the Roman ruins or want to visit the futuristic Space Centre. No visit to Leicester would be be complete without a visit to The Golden Mile which is packed with shops and traders selling South Asian food, clothing and jewellery.
Tunnels play a huge part on any canal boating holidays as almost every UK canal has a tunnel as part of its navigation. Opened in 1813, Husbands Bosworth canal tunnel is 1166 yards long and will take you over a quarter of an hour to navigate. The tunnel is close to the town of Market Bosworth and to the site of the Battle of Bosworth. For a real insight into this bloody battle visit the the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.
The Leicester Line of The Grand Union Canal forms part of the Leicester Ring and there are some pleasant canal side towns and villages to visit making this an interesting and varied route. The Leicester Ring consists of 101 locks, 154 miles of canal and river cruising and five tunnels. Not only does it take you through the Leicestershire countryside but also the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Derbyshire.
Why not check out the following locations :
Aldermaston on the Kennet and Avon canal >
Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham canal >
Anderton on the Trent and Mersey canal >
Blackwater on the Llangollen canal >
Falkirk on the Forth and Clyde canal >
Gailey on the Shropshire Union canal >
Gayton on the Grand Union canal >
Goytre on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal >
Hilperton on the Kennet and Avon canal >
March on the River Ouse canal >
Market Harborough on the Grand Union canal >
Reedley on the Leeds and Liverpool canal >
Rugby on the North Oxford canal >
Whitchurch on the Llangollen canal >
Worcester on the Worcester and Birmingham canal >
Wrenbury on the Llangollen canal >
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