Paddle the Barrow Loop via the River Soar
The Barrow Loop is a gentle, picturesque paddle trail for all types of craft and abilities, starting and ending in the delightful Barrow Upon Soar.( Waterways licence required. Find out more: https:// paddleuk. org. uk / waterways-licences /).
Distance: 4km( 2.5 miles) Time: 1.5 hours Sat Nav: LE12 8XJ What3Words: /// clocked. tested. deleting
Find the full route for the Barrow Loop on PaddlePoints: https:// gopaddling. info / rivers / river-soar /
We began the Barrow Loop from Paddle UK’ s Broadway’ s Meadow campsite in Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire.
The land belongs to Paddle UK and is managed by the East Midlands Regional Development Team, is well situated to give access to sections of the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal.
Paddle UK members can park there for £ 3.50. During warmer weather you can also wild camp for £ 4.50 a night.
Broadway’ s Meadow has a water tap on-site and portable toilets between April and the end of September. The site is the perfect place to get on to the River Soar, as it is only 10 metres away. It’ s a fantastic Paddle UK member benefit.
The Moorings pub across the river also welcomes paddlers. However, the landlord told us he would expect anyone who accesses their car park, toilets, and launch point to be a paying customer. paddleuk. org. uk
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