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From: Brian Dominic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, 11 July, 2008 6:04:02 PM
Subject: Re: [canals-list] Overnight moorings on the Erewash Canal
[Default] On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:24:57 +0100, "Bob Wood"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED] il.com> 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.streetma p.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.briansca nalpages. co.uk
When I Last Got To Langley Mill you got a rather grand certificate, now were
have I put it? it time I got it framed CKP
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