Foxton Locks – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Gumley
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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7.78 km
East Farndon to Welford
Highlight • Trail
9.45 km
Sibbertoft Village
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
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
Tip by
21.6 km
Foxton Locks
Highlight • Historical Site
Alongside the locks is the site of the Foxton Inclined Plane, built in 1900 to resolve the restrictions imposed by the lock flight.
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21.7 km
Foxton Locks and Bridge 61
Highlight • Monument
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21.9 km
Foxton Locks Basin
Highlight • River
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.
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22.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.1 km
7.19 km
2.52 km
1.86 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.69 km
8.19 km
5.30 km
334 m
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Elevation
Highest point (170 m)
Lowest point (90 m)
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Weather
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Sunday 12 July
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