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A fascinating series of ten locks with many cosy eateries.

Good for grabbing a well earned rest after your hill climbs. Tea and cakes on Sunday afternoon too!

Foxton locks is the longest staircase flight of canal locks in Britain. The feet of engineering was completed in 1814 and allows canal boats to climb the 75-foot (23m) hill. There is a museum here and you can take a boat trip up the locks (summer only).

Really nice walk - has everything - doesn't disappoint.

Not open to the public and no cafe near, but nice road riding area. Watch out for pot holes and dog crap on the grass!

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 at the site are two pubs, two cafés, a museum and the chance to hire a day boat. Each year over 400,000 visitors experience the rich heritage of the site, which also includes the remains of the unique Inclined Boat Lift which is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. There is plenty to keep you busy at Foxton: Visit the historic Canal Museum located in the Boilerhouse run by the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Take a boat trips on Vagabond II managed by Foxton Boats LTD (summer only) Hire a day boat and travel a little further -managed by Foxton Boats LTD Meet the team in the welcome station and learn about lock keeping and the site's unique history Guided walks, themed activities and events Summer events programme including paddle boarding and canoeing Pre-loved bookshop in the Top Lock Cottage for your favourite read Bring a picnic or recharge at one of the places to eat on site: Top Lock Cottage café – serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and locally produced ice cream, and Foxton Locks Inn, Bridge 61. source: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/foxton-locks-leicestershire

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. Foxton Locks is the 'staircase' of ten canal locks. This flight of locks was built in the early 19th century to enable canal boats to navigate the steep incline. The locks are arranged in two groups of five, allowing boats to ascend or descend the hill.

Watch out for walkers and dogs!! I found the barrier to be a handy bike stand. It's a really good long ride down a quiet country lane.

Nice garden for post ride refreshments

Great little coffee shop at the top of Foxton Locks.

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

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 which needs to be swung out of the way. A great place to stop and watch the action,or lend a hand if you're feeling generous.

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 the locks is the site of the Foxton Inclined Plane, built in 1900 to resolve the restrictions imposed by the lock flight.

Lovely bridleway. Heading south starts as gravel, then grass, then fields then wood. Fields and wood can be difficult to pass in winter

The source of the River Welland issues as a spring at Spring Croft, Church Street in Sibbertoft.

Built to supply water to the nearby Grand Union Canal, Welford and Sulby Reservoirs are wonderfully scenic. Keep your eyes peeled for carp beneath the surface. A loop of Welford Reservoir is an easy walk from nearby Welford, where there are also peaceful walking options along the canal.

At the source of the River Welland, Sibbertoft is a pretty Northamptonshire village that boasts several listed buildings, notably its Grade II*-listed parish church. You can seek accommodation and good food at the Red Lion.

There are extensive building works in this area so the old marked ways have disappeared, this is one way through the estate.

Swingbridge in Foxton on the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand Union Canal

A great place start and end a circular walk. There's a good café at the top too.