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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Swing Bridge loop from Mowsley

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Swing Bridge loop from Mowsley

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Swing Bridge loop from Mowsley

02:38

25.2km

180m

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: May 10, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 12.7 km for 13 m

After 13.9 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

St Helen's Church, Saddington

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Is about swampy meadows with cows and horses. Boots or high waterproof walking shoes necessary!

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6.58 km

Stone Arch Bridge Over Canal Near Leicester

Highlight • River

You cannot get from the Canal towpath to the footpath on the bridge and vice-versa, as the fences are very much intact and laced with barbed wire.

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11.3 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

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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11.6 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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12.7 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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13.2 km

Gravel Bridleway to the Bottom of the Locks

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for the gate at the bottom!

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18.0 km

Long Hill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Look closely - the sign on the bridge says "Long Hill bridge"!

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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

7.67 km

1.52 km

236 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

4.84 km

3.04 km

893 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

23°C

11°C

0 %

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Swing Bridge loop from Mowsley

St Helen's Church, Saddington

Stone Arch Bridge Over Canal Near Leicester

Bridge 61

Foxton Locks and Bridge 61

Foxton Locks Basin

Foxton Swing Bridge

Gravel Bridleway to the Bottom of the Locks

Long Hill Bridge

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