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Boating on the River Soar

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River Soar

Length	24.1 miles
Locks	18

Maximum boat dimensions

Length	27.17m	89ft 2"
Width	3.87m	12ft 8"
Draught	1.1m	3ft 7"
Headroom	1.95m	6ft 5"

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Detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways
Downloadable waterway guides
Detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways
River Soar
The broad and gently winding river meanders through rural scenery, meadows and pretty villages
River Soar
The broad and gently winding river meanders through rural scenery, meadows and pretty villages

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Last Edited: 07 November 2024

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