On 2007-06-18 07:49:28 +0100, "tiamiboat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> Hi all, > > We're off on our hols at the end of this week and would like some > advice please. We're attempting the Leicester ring for the first time. > Where are good places to stop and where should we avoid? Foxton Locks Inn by the bottom lock is one to avoid in my book - too modern and the food was mediochre and overpriced when we tried it. The Black Horse, in Foxton village, is a nice village local with reasonably priced food, frequently has live music of the folky genre on Fridays and Sundays. As you're going anti-clockwise, either Kilby Bridge, or King's Lock a bit further north are good places to stop overnight before Leicester. If you want to stay overnight in Leicester itself, there are pontoon moorings by Castle Gardens. I know several people who have stayed there with no problems. On the Soar, Mountsorrel, Barrow and Zouch have decent moorings. There are also good rural moorings by Junction Lock (47) if memory serves. Alrewas is a good place for an overnight stop, I remember having an excellent (and very hot) curry in one of the pubs. There is also a decent range of shops for a village, including an excellent butcher if you want to stock up on meat. We're pootling about in the Foxton area at the moment, so give us a toot if you see us. -- Robin Lewis - nb Locksley
