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Foxton Swing Bridge – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Market Harborough

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Foxton Swing Bridge – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Market Harborough

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4.2

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Foxton Swing Bridge – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Market Harborough

01:37

24.1km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.4 km for 135 m

After 23.5 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.28 km

Geo Halls Cycle Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

Ace mechanic and bike shop, recommended 👍

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9.35 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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9.70 km

The Black Horse

Highlight • Pub

Nice garden for post ride refreshments

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9.93 km

Gravel Bridleway to the Bottom of the Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for the gate at the bottom!

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12.0 km

View of the Countryside Near Foxton

Highlight • Natural

Foxton can get busy so this is a great detour, but only when dry.

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13.5 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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13.6 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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23.6 km

Snowdrop Flowers

Highlight • Other

24.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

4.47 km

938 m

907 m

687 m

241 m

128 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

4.85 km

2.23 km

1.40 km

344 m

Elevation

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Foxton Swing Bridge – Foxton Locks Basin loop from Market Harborough

Geo Halls Cycle Centre

Foxton Swing Bridge

The Black Horse

Gravel Bridleway to the Bottom of the Locks

View of the Countryside Near Foxton

Foxton Locks and Bridge 61

Foxton Locks Basin

Snowdrop Flowers

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