RIVER SOAR

The River Soar forms part of the parish boundary of Rothley with the boundary line running down the centre of the river.

The northern part of the River Soar parish boundary ends just beyond Sileby Mill.

This part of the River Soar parish boundary includes a 'cut' as part of the Grand Union Canal.

The southern part of the River Soar parish boundary starts just below Cossington Mill beyond the junction with the River Wreake.

The River Soar and River Wreake meet close to Cossington Mill. The Wreake is to the left and navigable but not the Soar to the right. 2006

The River Soar runs under the bridge towards Cossington Mill. 60 years ago the bridge was metal and wood with a 'hump' and very tricky to cross with missing and loose boards. Some things stay in your mind as a child and I well remember this.

The River Soar looking back from Cossington Mill. 2006

From the bridge above with Cossington Mill at the back. The parish boundary of Rothley now turns left down the weir. 2006

The River Soar tumbles down the weir by Cossington Mill.

The River Soar runs towrds the bridge on Cossington Road. The parish boundary runs down the centre of the river.

The bridge on Cossington Lane. 2007

It emerges from under the bridge to run past Cossington Meadows. Osier Villa to the right. 2006

Osier Villa stands on the 'island' with the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal on either side.

A lovely stone carving showing the importance of the osiers to the Soar valley villages. This can clearly be seen on Osier Villa from the Cossington Road bridge.

Osier Villa 50 years ago. Many will remember the 'humped-back' bridge, a bit of history lost to the modern world.

The River Soar emerges on the right hand side to join with the canal to the left of Osier Villa.

The River Soar runs alongside Cossington Meadows towards Sileby. 2007

A wedding was taking place at the time of my visit. May 2007

On the close approach to Sileby Mill the River Soar turns a sharp left, down a weir. 2006

The waters become calm before the final approach to Sileby Mill in the background. 2006

It joins up with the canal to form the basin of Sileby Mill, now a popular house boat mooring and where many house boat holidays start their journey. 2006

Roving Bridge at Sileby Mill brings us almost to the end of the River Soar's journey through Rothley. 2006