Boating near Newark

The mighty Trent is an impressive prospect for the boater. Though the countryside is often flat, riverside towns - such as Nottingham, Newark and Gainsborough - and the important waterway junctions of Torksey and West Stockwith add interest to any cruise. Also popular with boaters, the Erewash Canal starts at Trent Lock, a waterway crossroads without compare. The mighty River Trent meets the River Soar here.

For a varied cruise through wide and narrow locks, try the lower reaches of the Chesterfield Canal – an enduringly popular choice for pleasure boaters.

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