Day 17 - Leicester to Leicester Marina

Friday 19th August

4 miles, 4 locks

Canal side mural
Our first wet cruise of the trip from Leicester City centre to Leicester Marina. Canal/river still very pleasant particularly around the Birstall water park. Passed the National Space Centre.












Sock factory

















The National Space Centre above Belgrave Lock

















Long stretch of water between the mainline and the marina itself. On arriving at the marina it was soon obvious it was not of the same standard as Stoke.

Paul went to get hire car, a white Clio, then got lost on the way back so we wasted an hour of the afternoon. Had a very busy, wet drive down to Birmingham, Paul not liking the car whose engine cut out (intentionally) every time we stopped.

Nice to see Anna. Had an enjoyable curry from the Dosa Village, Rachael and Ross treat.