Sunday 2 June 2019

River Soar - Trent Junction to Loughborough

 
We have just enjoyed a few days on the lower reaches of the  River Soar in Leicestershire.  It's a great time of year to see the wonderful wildlife on this stretch and for us to explore new territory. 
Hitching a ride !!!
Having entered the River Soar at Trent Lock Junction we had a steady 2 hours cruise, mooring on the stretch above the Kegworth Deep lock. Take care with this lock.


This is a wonderful spot if you enjoy plane spotting as you are under the incoming flight path to East Midlands Airport - such a variety of aircraft and pilots to wave to!.

Nugget
Just a short 30mins walk from here takes you to the village of Kegworth, or in the opposite direction to Sutton Bonnington.  We enjoyed lunch at the 'Kings Arms' in Sutton Bonnington - a lovely welcoming pub, great food and dog friendly too.

Loughborough Basin
The next day we called at Loughborough Basin in the town centre for shopping and CRT facilities. 
Lovely wooden carved sofa

There are some delightful properties along the banks of the Soar , we couldn't help admire this  lovely sofa carved from a tree trunk 😊

The photos below show some of the wonderful nature and new beginnings we have seen over the week - so cute we couldn't resist sharing them 😁😁😁


Cute duckling
Moorhen mum and dad with chicks
 
Swan and Cygnets



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