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Smeeton Westerby

Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Swing Bridge loop from Smeeton Westerby

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Smeeton Westerby

Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Swing Bridge loop from Smeeton Westerby

Hard

61

runners

Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Swing Bridge loop from Smeeton Westerby

03:01

28.9km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 23.5 km for 13 m

After 24.7 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.82 km

Gravel Path from Debate Wharf to Smeaton Westerby

Highlight • Cycleway

2

4.28 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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3

4.44 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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4

5.54 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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5

13.4 km

Union Wharf Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

The marina at Union Wharf is at the end of the Market Harborough arm of a peaceful stretch of the Grand Union canal which meanders through the rural Leicestershire landscape.

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6

15.0 km

Welland Park

Highlight • Natural

7

15.2 km

The Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

A nice option for a stop on the edge of Little Bowden. Prepare to do a bit of climbing when you leave though, if heading south.

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8

23.9 km

Gravel Bridleway to the Bottom of the Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for the gate at the bottom!

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B

28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

3.65 km

1.57 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

5.24 km

1.34 km

1.16 km

893 m

154 m

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Thursday 25 June

33°C

19°C

28 %

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