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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Gumley

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Gumley

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28

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Gumley

02:02

7.61km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

604 m

Top Lock Coffee Shop, Foxton Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little coffee shop at the top of Foxton Locks.

Tip by

2

741 m

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

3

875 m

Foxton Locks and Bridge 61

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

4

1.03 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

1.17 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

6

1.80 km

Pats Bridge (Bridge 64), Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

Another fantastic bridge across the Grand Union Canal.

Tip by

7

3.11 km

Debdale Wharf and Bridge 65

Highlight • Bridge

Debdale Wharf Marina and Bridge 65 (Debdale Wharf Bridge) date to approx. 1797.

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8

5.81 km

South Leicester Countryside Walk

Highlight • Natural

B

7.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

2.05 km

380 m

338 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

2.04 km

612 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 1 July

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13°C

12 %

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