Highlight • Historical Site
Foxton Locks
Hiking
4.9
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Cycling
4.8
(28)
Road cycling
5.0
(2)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
Tips
December 1, 2022
Hiking
Alongside the locks is the site of the Foxton Inclined Plane, built in 1900 to resolve the restrictions imposed by the lock flight.
November 13, 2024
Cycling
There is a museum here and you can take a boat trip up the locks (summer only).
February 22, 2020
Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Foxton Locks
4.8
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74
hikers
4.39km
01:10
40m
40m
The Leicestershire Round: Foxton Locks Loop is an easy 2.7-mile hike exploring the historic Foxton Locks and scenic canal-side paths.
4.4
(5)
29
hikers
14.1km
03:45
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(5)
29
hikers
14.5km
03:52
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Details
Informations
Elevation 120 m
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Location: Foxton, Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom