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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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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Gumley

06:06

22.7km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 21.9 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.76 km

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.

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16.9 km

Laughton Parish Church

Highlight • Other

19.8 km

South Leicester Countryside Walk

Highlight • Natural

21.4 km

Top Lock Coffee Shop, Foxton Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little coffee shop at the top of Foxton Locks.

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21.5 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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21.7 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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21.8 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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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

7.19 km

2.52 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.67 km

8.20 km

5.30 km

334 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

24°C

12°C

13 %

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Gumley

East Farndon to Welford

Sibbertoft Village

Laughton Parish Church

South Leicester Countryside Walk

Top Lock Coffee Shop, Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks and Bridge 61

Foxton Locks Basin

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