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©Andrew Longton
At present the canal provides 22 miles of lock free cruising. Originally it went as far north as Conkers (near Moira), but never reached Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Coal was carried on a regular commercial basis until the 1960s. At present the canal stops at Snarestone, though the eight mile stretch to Moira is being (or has been) restored. The canal was opened in 1804.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.1km<br/>Seen with telephoto assistance from the Ashby canal, the recent housing seems to lead up to the 14th century spire of The Church of St Margaret of Antioch. The church is an outstanding piece of architecture. "One of the most beautiful churches in Leicestershire” - Sir Nikolaus Pevsner
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.1km<br/>At present the canal provides 22 miles of lock free cruising. Originally it went as far north as Conkers (near Moira), but never reached Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Coal was carried on a regular commercial basis until the 1960s. At present the canal stops at Snarestone, though the eight mile stretch to Moira is being (or has been) restored. The canal was opened in 1804.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.2km<br/>The marina is behind the towpath hedge. The village is up on the hill off to the right. Work to build the canal from the Coventry Canal to Ashby-de-la-Zouch began in 1794 and the canal was opened fully by 1804. The principle cargoes were coal, limestone, bricks and salt glazed pipes. The Midland Railway bought the canal in 1846 and by 1856 steam tugboats appeared but horse drawn boats were still more usual. From 1944 onwards parts were closed due to subsidence and the canal now ends near Snarestone. Work is in progress there to reopen the navigation as far as Moira. A splendid potted history of the canal can be found here: http://www.stokegolding.co.uk/blue_plaque/blue_plaque_9.htm
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.2km<br/>The entrance to the Stoke Golding Marina, built in the early 1990s is on the left. Work to build the canal from the Coventry Canal to the Ashby-de-la-Zouch began in 1794 and the canal was opened fully by 1804. The principle cargoes were coal, limestone, bricks and salt glazed pipes. The Midland Railway bought the canal in 1846 and by 1856 steam tugboats appeared but horse drawn boats were still more usual. From 1944 onwards parts were closed due to subsidence and the canal now ends near Snarestone. Work is in progress there to reopen the navigation as far as Moira. A splendid potted history of the canal can be found here: http://www.stokegolding.co.uk/blue_plaque/blue_plaque_9.htm
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.2km<br/>The Stoke Golding Marina boasts dry dock facilities for that all important boat makeover!
©Tim Hallam
Dist:0.2km<br/>This marina is very close to the former Stoke Golding Station and is home to some very discerning swans!
©Tim Hallam
Dist:0.3km<br/>Bridge No 26 on the Ashby Canal, which is well grassed over on the track it used to carry, was a farmer's accommodation bridge, not often used it seems since the marina was built just beyond it. Some repairs are going to be needed before long to this early 19th century structure. Maybe it will be removed as "no longer required".
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.3km<br/>Bridge No 26 on the Ashby Canal, which is well grassed over on the track it used to carry, was a farmer's accommodation bridge, not often used it seems since the marina was built just beyond it.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.3km<br/>Farm access bridge no 26.
©Stephen McKay
Dist:0.3km<br/>Approaching Foxwell's Bridge, No 26. The bridge, which is well grassed over on its track, is a farmer's accommodation bridge, not often used it seems since the marina was built just beyond it.
©Roger Kidd
Dist:0.3km<br/>Bridge no 27, just north of Stoke Golding village.
©Stephen McKay
Dist:0.3km<br/>Bridge No 27 is a farmer's accommodation Bridge and carries a track with no public right of way.
©Roger Kidd
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©John Salmon

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