The Loughborough Canal and Boat Festival is being held on the River Soar at the Loughborough Junction 30th April and 1st May 2011.

During the event there will be an increase in boat traffic and there will be craft moored along the length between Loughborough Wharf and the Duke of York Bridge (No.

38).

Towpath users are advised that during this event stalls will be set up on the grass verges and boaters are advised to proceed with caution.

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