The Melton Mowbray Navigation & River Eye tour looks at the history of Melton’s canal that was set up in 1791 by an Act of Parliament and can either be undertaken as a standalone tour or as a follow on to the Melton Mowbray town centre tour.
On this tour we will explore Egerton Park before we make our way from the Leicester Road bridge to Rhubarb Island by following the route of the Canal and the River Eye on a well-maintained footpath meaning you can focus your energy on enjoying the sights and sounds of the canal’s route through the greenery of Melton’s countryside.
Along the route we will talk about the history of some of the sights we will see including Egerton Lodge, Egerton Park, Hymans Pleasure Boats, Melbourne House, the Railways, eye Kettleby Lock and the weir, the archery butts and the medieval church of St Leonards.
For any budding nature lovers joining us, keep your eyes peeled and ears open to experience the sight and sounds of the rich and varied wildlife we can see along the way.
DURATION
120 minutes (2 Hours)
MEETING LOCATION
Entrance to the War Memorial Gardens, Egerton Lodge, Wilton Road Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UJ
FINISH LOCATION
Egerton Lodge
MAX GROUP SIZE
20
WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE
No
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Assistance dogs as well as well behaved pets are welcome on the tours.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Professional Guide
- Walking tour along the route of Meltons Canal and River Eye visiting locations associated with the history of the Melton Mowbray Navigation.
- Discount Vouchers for local café’s & businesses
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Water
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Wet weather clothing/umbrellas
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund or a voucher for a future tour. We know that plans can sometimes change and that’s why we offer a generous cancellation policy.
TOUR OVERVIEW
On this FREE* 2 hour guided walk on behalf of the Melton & Oakham Waterways Society we will follow the route of the old canal from Egerton Park and discover more about its history and some of the characters involved.
*FREE with the support of The National Lotteries Heritage Fund
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HistoryFare’s Accessibility Promise
HistoryFare is committed to making travel more inclusive for everyone. Clear, honest information about accessibility is provided wherever required.
Unfortunately, this walk is not suitable for those experiencing mobility issues that require the use of walking aids such as walking frames, or wheel chair/mobility scooter users.
We listen to customers feedback and continuously improve our services to better serve all travellers. If you have a question about accessibility issues, then please get in touch to see how we can help.
