Museums, Park and Skippered Boat Trips
Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park
Furnace Lane, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT.
Museums, Park and Skippered Boat Trips
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Canal Trips on the Ashby Canal
The Ashby Canal is a peaceful rural canal in the Midlands of England that runs for about 22 miles between Marston Junction and the town of Moira. It was originally opened in 1804 to transport coal, lime, and other goods from local mines to nearby towns during the Industrial Revolution. Unlike many canals, the Ashby Canal has no locks, making it easy for boats to travel along its length. Today it is mainly used for leisure activities such as narrowboating, fishing, cycling, and walking along the towpath. The canal passes through quiet countryside and small villages, making it popular with tourists and local visitors who enjoy its wildlife and historic surroundings.
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