Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks loop from Gumley

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks loop from Gumley

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks loop from Gumley

01:08

4.36km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.04 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

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1.68 km

Top Lock Coffee Shop, Foxton Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little coffee shop at the top of Foxton Locks.

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2.09 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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2.24 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.

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2.41 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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2.55 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 …

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4.36 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

215 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

108 m