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The River Soar is the principal river of Leicestershire, flowing north through Leicester and past Loughborough to the Trent. Narborough, Sileby, Loughborough (Leics) and East Midlands Parkway stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 5 stations within reach of the River Soar: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Soar runs about 36 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Soar train stations
- Narborough
- Barrow upon Soar0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- East Midlands Parkway0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- Loughborough (Leics)0.5 mi (about 0.6 mi on foot)
- Sileby0.6 mi (about 0.8 to 0.9 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 riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow upon Soar | 3.6 mi and back | 8 mi | about 2.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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