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Lock 50, Mountsorrel Lock to Bridge 23B, A6 Road Bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): River Soar

From: 27 June 2026, 6:30am

To: 27 June 2026, 5:30pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Event

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atBridge 23B - A6 Road Bridge
Ends atLock 50 - Mountsorrel Lock

Description

Original 12 June 2026, 2:27pm

The Waterside River Race will be taking place on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 9:30am to 4:30pm on the River Soar.

The event will be taking place from Lock 50, Mountsorrel Lock to Bridge 23B, A6 Road Bridge.

You can see more details about this event here: https://watersidecc.org.uk

The towpath and navigation will remain open, but we kindly ask you to stay alert and proceed with care while passing through the area.

The visitor moorings by Lock 50, Mountsorrel Lock will be suspended for the event from 6:30am until 5:30pm on Saturday 27th June 2026. The moorings will be signposted.

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