[Default] On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:24:57 +0100, "Bob Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> finished tucking into their plate of fish, chips and mushy peas. Wiping their mouth, they swiggged the last of their cup of tea, paid the bill and wrote::
>Having walked from Trent Junction along the Erewash Canal up to the M1 >overbridge some years ago, it strikes me that I don't remember any >places that would be suitable for an overnight stop. We're just a >fortnight away from taking Silkwood around the Leicester Ring and if >time and weather allows, we're considering a trip up the Erewash and >back as well. > >Could somebody with knowledge of this canal suggest suitable spots. >In particular, is there anywhere near Ilkeston (just in case we happen >to be in that area on the same night as Leicester City are playing a >pre-season friendly there)? One spot to moor (safe but noisy) is at Sandiacre - http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=447962&Y=336482&A=Y&Z=1 will show you where. Ilkeston is not as bad as it once was............... When you get to Langley Mill, don't forget to pick up your plaque! Brian L Dominic Web Sites: Canals: http://www.brianscanalpages.co.uk
