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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Foxton

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Foxton

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Foxton

01:20

4.94km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 416 m for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

440 m

Foxton Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Foxton road swing bridge is the very first navigational feature tourists trying their hand at narrow boating will encounter on leaving Market Harborough marina.

It is a piece of road …

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2

961 m

Foxton Locks

Highlight • Monument

Things to do
Foxton Locks sits in 34 acres of natural green spaces which make is great for nature spotting. Look out for herons, swans, swallows and kingfishers. Also located …

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3

1.54 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.

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4

1.68 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

5

2.87 km

South Leicester Countryside Walk

Highlight • Natural

6

3.85 km

Foxton Locks and Bridge 61

Highlight • Monument

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

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7

4.06 km

Gravel Bridleway to the Bottom of the Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for the gate at the bottom!

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B

4.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.54 km

1.23 km

888 m

287 m

Surfaces

1.37 km

1.31 km

765 m

678 m

518 m

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