Foxton Swing Bridge – Gartree Road Crossroads loop from Market Harborough

Foxton Swing Bridge – Gartree Road Crossroads loop from Market Harborough

Moderate

riders

Foxton Swing Bridge – Gartree Road Crossroads loop from Market Harborough

02:37

40.7km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 63 m for 14 m

After 40.7 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.22 km

Great Bowden Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Choice of cafes and plenty of grass to sit out on. Shame about all the cars

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8.04 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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9.29 km

Bridge 61

Highlight • Pub

Bridge 61 offers a fantastic location and is a cozy spot where you can relax and slow the pace of life down to canal speed.

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11.5 km

Debdale Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tarmac to the north, gravel to the south. Does get mucky in the winter.

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23.2 km

Gartree Road Ford

Highlight • Trail

Easily avoided if you're not feeling brave

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23.9 km

Gartree Road Crossroads

Highlight • Trail

Crossroads on Gartree Road. North to bridleways, with some fields, to Rollerston. East or West up or down the old Roman road. South towards Stonton Wyville.

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27.5 km

Caudles Gate and Grassy Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Feels miles from anywhere. Very hoofey so mtb or grit your teeth on a gravel/cross bike. Stays wet a long time so summer route only

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31.6 km

Welham Village and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Welham is a beautifully quaint little village sitting on the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. It sits within the gorgeous Welland Valley, considered to be one of the most beautiful …

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