Boating on the River Soar
Find boating information for the River Soar.
River Soar
| Length | 24.1 miles |
| Locks | 18 |
From the River Trent junction to Leicester
| Length | 21.34m | 70ft |
| Width | 4.37m | 14ft 4" |
| Draught | 1.14m | 3ft 9" |
| Headroom | 2.13m | 7ft |
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Last Edited: 5 June 2025
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