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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Mowsley

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Mowsley

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Mowsley

03:53

14.6km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.99 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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315 m

Top Lock Coffee Shop, Foxton Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little coffee shop at the top of Foxton Locks.

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7.77 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 …

Tip by

8.05 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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8.20 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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9.56 km

South Leicester Countryside Walk

Highlight • Natural

9.90 km

Saint Helen's Church and Gumley Hall Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Gumley is a quaint village featuring the historic Saint Helen's Church, a Grade II listed building. The village is also notable for Gumley Hall, a historic estate with a tall clock tower, adding character to this rural village.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.11 km

732 m

369 m

Surfaces

8.69 km

3.13 km

2.71 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

7°C

46 %

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Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Mowsley

Mowsley Parish Church

Laughton Parish Church

Top Lock Coffee Shop, Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks

Foxton Locks Basin

Foxton Locks and Bridge 61

South Leicester Countryside Walk

Saint Helen's Church and Gumley Hall Clock Tower

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