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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Mowsley

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Mowsley

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4.4

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Mowsley

03:45

14.1km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.99 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

315 m

Mowsley Parish Church

Highlight • Other

2

1.67 km

Laughton Parish Church

Highlight • Other

3

7.63 km

Top Lock Coffee Shop, Foxton Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little coffee shop at the top of Foxton Locks.

Tip by

4

7.77 km

Foxton Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

Foxton Locks are a series of no less than ten canal locks consisting of two "staircases" each of five locks, on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal.

Alongside …

Tip by

5

8.05 km

Foxton Locks Basin

Highlight • River

The basin marks the convergence point of the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal and the Market Harborough arm, situated at the base of Foxton Locks.

Tip by

6

8.20 km

Foxton Locks and Bridge 61

Highlight • Monument

Enjoy a bite to eat or refreshing drink in this pub overlooking the locks.

Tip by

7

8.38 km

Bridge 61

Highlight • Pub

Bridge 61 offers a fantastic location and is a cozy spot where you can relax and slow the pace of life down to canal speed.

Tip by

8

9.56 km

South Leicester Countryside Walk

Highlight • Natural

B

14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

1.59 km

732 m

369 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

3.19 km

2.19 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Weather

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Monday 31 August

22°C

10°C

17 %

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