Page published 1 July 2002 

The Ashby Canal

General

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Navigational Note:  The canal is shallow throughout and progress is likely to be slow.  Random mooring may be awkward due to shallow sides so use the wharfs and recognised moorings.

Towpath N97#3p10

The condition of the towpath is somewhat variable. As far as Bridge 15 it is rutted and boggy in parts with erosion in bridge holes. Thereafter it improves as far as Snarestone.

Marston Junction

Coventry Canal

Bridge 5 N97#3p10 N2k#3p10

The Chetwynd Arms, in Chetwynd Drive, a right turn a few yards north of the the bridge, serves Ansell's beers and Oriental and English food to eat in or take away.

Bridge 17 N97#3p11 N2k#3p11

Trinity Marina has opened, just north of the bridge on the off-side. (Tel: 01455 622243 http://www.trinitymarinas.co.uk) It offers 120 berths, diesel, pump-out and chemical toilet disposal, undercover wet dock, toilets, showers and laundry, general stores, gifts, bar and restaurant with conference facilities.

Bridge 22 N97#3p13 N2k#3p13

There is a small picnic area on the off-side immediately south of the bridge. (In October 2001 the table-tops had been removed.)

Market Bosworth N97#3p14 N2k#3p14

The Dixie Arms no longer provides food in the evenings.

There is a wine bar/restaurant called Softleys in the square with good quality lunchtime and evening food.

Bridge 52 N97#3p17

The towpath is on the North bank from this bridge.

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