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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Harborough

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Harborough

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Harborough

05:40

21.4km

200m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.73 km

Saint Leonard's Church, Thorpe Langton

Highlight • Historical Site

Originating in medieval times, Saint Leonards Church dates back to the 13th to 15th century AD. It's a pleasant place to stop for a rest as it's tucked away off …

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14.1 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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14.2 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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14.4 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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15.0 km

Foxton Locks

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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15.4 km

The Black Horse

Highlight • Pub

Nice garden for post ride refreshments

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15.7 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 …

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20.5 km

East Langton Village and Cricket Club

Highlight • Historical Site

East Langton is a quaint village that boasts a charming pub, an idyllic cricket ground, and impressive former stables that were once a source of local employment for providing horses …

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

6.03 km

2.95 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

13.6 km

2.75 km

2.58 km

1.40 km

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

26°C

14°C

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Harborough

Saint Leonard's Church, Thorpe Langton

Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks and Bridge 61

Foxton Locks Basin

Foxton Locks

The Black Horse

Foxton Swing Bridge

East Langton Village and Cricket Club

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