Walk the River Soar by Train
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The River Soar is Leicestershire's main river, flowing north through Leicester, where the Grand Union Canal joins it, and on past Loughborough to the River Trent. Sileby, Barrow upon Soar and East Midlands Parkway stations give train access to the towpath.
There are 3 stations within reach of the River Soar: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Soar runs about 5 miles in our route data, including any river sections it follows. The stations below are in order along it.
River Soar train stations
- Barrow upon Soar0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot) · closest
- Sileby0.6 mi (about 0.7 to 0.8 mi on foot)
- East Midlands Parkway1.8 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Soar, so these walks head out along the towpath and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the towpath allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the towpath | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sileby | 3.3 mi and back | 8 mi | about 2.5 hours |
| Barrow upon Soar | 4.0 mi and back | 8.5 mi | about 3 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Canal routes and towpaths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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