Friars Mill Visitor Moorings 
Friars Mill, 100 Bath Lane, Leicester LE3 5BJ, United Kingdom
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings
is a minor waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) between
River Soar Junction (Junction of GU Leicester Section and River Soar Navigation) (2 miles and 6¾ furlongs
and 3 locks
to the southwest) and
Soar Lane Bridge No 3 (1¼ furlongs
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of River Soar Junction is Richard III Towpath Bridge No 1A (and return of the Old River Soar);
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Soar Lane Bridge No 3 is Evans Weir Footbridge;
¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is limited to 2 days. This secure and flood-safe mooring on a pontoon (on opposite side to the towpath) now has two water points, also four electricity points (apparently not operational). No waste disposal found. There is room for several boats.
Facilities: water point and electric hook up.
| Leicester Visitor Moorings | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Castle Gardens Pedestrian Bridge | 2½ furlongs | |
| West Bridge (Leicester) | 1¾ furlongs | |
| West Bridge No 2 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Richard III Towpath Bridge No 1A | ½ furlongs | |
| Friars Mill Visitor Moorings | ||
| Evans Weir Footbridge | ¾ furlongs | |
| Soar Lane Bridge No 3 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Footbridge over Disused Basin and Former Mill Race | 2½ furlongs | |
| North Lock No 42 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Frog Island Bridge No 5 | 3½ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Fish & Chips
B J B Hire Centre Ltd TotalAmenities nearby at Evans Weir Footbridge
U Save DiscountFriars' Mill, also know as Donisthorpe's Mill after the textile company that operated there, was one of Leicester's oldest factory buildings, built in the late 18th century on the site of the Black Friars' priory. The site includes associated mill workers' cottages, together with a Victorian pumping house.
After being vacated in 2005, it was acquired by developers who failed to respect its listed status. It was ravaged by fire in 2012, before being acquired by the council and redeveloped as small business units and associated facilities.
The Visitor's Mooring, opened in 2016 as part of the redevelopment has secure, flood-safe space for 4 boats. C&RT gate locks have been removed so there is no access out of office hours, i.e. Evenings and weekends. Info provided by local Lock-Keeper Rob H.
Edited May 2021 by visiting boater~ There is now a CRT padlock on the exterior pedestrian gate so the site can be accessed 24/7 with a BW watermate key. There is a convenience store opposite the entrance. There is no power to the bollards and the showers and bins are for tenants only, but the water taps are working. Beware! When it is wet the decking on the pontoon is extremely slippy.
- Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
- An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
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Nearest water point
The nearest water point is here. Others are at:
In the direction of Trent Junction
Hope and Anchor Bridge No 19 — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Barrow Boating — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Loughborough Basin — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
Bishop Meadow Lock No 54 — 16 miles, 5 furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87
Foxton Junction — 18 miles, 2 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Foxton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 18 miles, 5 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Trent Junction
Broome Island — 10 miles, 6½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Barrow Boating — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Loughborough Basin — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Loughborough Branch Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Loughborough Branch) to Loughborough Basin
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing BridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Trent Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Barrow Boating — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing BridgeNearest place to turn
In the direction of Trent Junction
Memory Lane Wharf — 1 mile, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Belgrave Circle Arm (disused) — 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Entrance to Riverside Lakes — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Birstall Lock Winding Hole — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
White Horse Lane Junction — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Leicester Marina Entrance — 4 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Thurmaston Lock Arm — 4 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
MGM Boats Winding Hole — 4 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
MGM Boats, Thurmaston — 4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Old Junction Boatyard (Syston) — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
River Wreake Junction — 6 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Wreake Outlet by Junction Lock No 47 — 7 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Wreake Mouth — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Cossington Mill Stream Junction — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Loughborough Road Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Sileby Mill — 9 miles and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
Mountsorrel Lock Junction — 9 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent Junction
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Blaby Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Blaby Bridge Winding Hole
Bush Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Bush Lock Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of River Soar Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Trent Junction
Sileby Mill Mooring Basin — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Trent JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Mudeford]
Waterford Lodge (later Waterford Lodge Hotel) Sandford Hotel (later The Moorings). The hotel doubled up as the Mudeford post office in Victorian times.
[Listed buildings in Christchurch, Dorset]
Road, Highcliffe. DoE Reference: 13/60. Grid Reference: SZ2165493390. The Moorings, Bure Lane, Mudeford. DoE Reference: 3/40. Grid Reference: SZ1828692064
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Friars Mill Visitor Moorings | Canal & River TrustPlease note that the electric points at Friars Mill Visitor Moorings are not currently operational. Please note that the showers, which are not owned by the Canal ...
Within the next few months new visitor moorings will be in place in this area at the restored Friars Mill site, just to the north of Bow Bridge (A47 crossing).
Photo by Oto Soul in Friars Mill visitor mooring with @canalrivertrust, @ keepmoathomes,. Lockdown walk - Day 37 #rallypark #Leicesterparks # Riversoar ...
Aug 17, 2016 ... As Im doing the Soar for the first time, I ran a search on here for moorings in Leicester, and discovered there was a new site at Friars Mill, ...
May 23, 2019 ... Visitor moorings at Friars Mill. A floating pontoon on the east bank of River Soar in Leicester. With water and electricity, and access to the Black ...
In addition to practical intercom facilities to manage entry and exit of visitors, when you move in, we'll ... You can even arrive by boat, using one of our moorings.
Oct 14, 2018 ... Annie at Castle Gardens visitors moorings, Leicester. West Bridge. we spotted new moorings at Friar's Mill. Friar's Mill visitor moorings ...
Leicester, United Kingdom | Point Of Interest, Just For Fun.
Sep 24, 2020 ... Earlier phases have already seen visitor moorings created at Friars Mill and new mooring rings were installed near Wolsey Island last year.