If you are taking a boat from Market Harborough for seven days, and you choose to travel north towards Leicester, you will come to a point at which the Grand Union Canal meets the River Soar. This is Lock 38 known as Kings Lock.

There is nothing unusual about this lock in terms of its operation but you will need to pay attention to the water levels here. The River Soar has water levels which vary to a much greater extent than the canal, and if the water is running high then there is a danger that you will get into trouble beyond this lock.

The Canal and River trust issue flood warnings if necessary and if you are travelling on this route you will need to regularly check the stoppages page.

When you arrive at Kings Lock, moor up on the left-hand side and walk down to the northern side of the lock itself.