From Market Harborough to Foxton Locks loop

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From Market Harborough to Foxton Locks loop

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From Market Harborough to Foxton Locks loop

02:42

41.7km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.18 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.00 km

Market Harborough to Foxton Locks Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

9.32 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.

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9.49 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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26.2 km

1662 House

Highlight • Monument

Shearsby is a small village with no less than 9 Grade II listed buildings. One of the characteristics of the village is the locally hand-made bricks used to build some …

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32.1 km

Covering 47 acres, Saddington Reservoir is an important biological site. The area comprises of wet willow, woodland, swamp, open water, and wetland habitats. It provides a home for various wildlife, such as beetles that have become scarce in the UK.

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