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Foxton Swing Bridge – Saddington Reservoir loop from Market Harborough

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Foxton Swing Bridge – Saddington Reservoir loop from Market Harborough

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Foxton Swing Bridge – Saddington Reservoir loop from Market Harborough

01:35

25.3km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 5.11 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

14 m

Great Bowden Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Choice of cafes and plenty of grass to sit out on. Shame about all the cars

Tip by

2

62 m

Red Lion Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great for a post ride beer

Tip by

3

5.09 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 …

Tip by

4

8.52 km

Gumley Road Gated Section and War Memorial

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

A very English stretch of road!

Tip by

5

13.3 km

View of the English Countryside

Highlight • Natural

Take a moment to pause, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the endless stretch of green fields.

Tip by

6

15.6 km

Saddington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

7

15.7 km

Lakeside Section

Highlight • Lake

17.0 km

Holloway Spinney

Forest

B

25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

691 m

387 m

336 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

10.4 km

652 m

426 m

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

6°C

14 %

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