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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks loop from Lubenham

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks loop from Lubenham

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks loop from Lubenham

02:08

8.00km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 2.84 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.86 km

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

3.19 km

The Black Horse

Highlight • Pub

Nice garden for post ride refreshments

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3

3.62 km

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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4

4.20 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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5

4.36 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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6

4.49 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

7

5.16 km

Foxton Locks Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Great and spacious carpark to start many cycle rides. Costs £3 a day (pay on exit with coins or download the app to pay with a card).

Tip by

8

6.96 km

Sunset View

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

8.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

976 m

446 m

224 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

1.76 km

485 m

181 m

< 100 m

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