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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks and Bridge 61 loop from Saddington

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks and Bridge 61 loop from Saddington

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Foxton Locks Basin – Foxton Locks and Bridge 61 loop from Saddington

02:33

9.27km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.02 km

Saint Helen's Church and Gumley Hall Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Gumley is a quaint village featuring the historic Saint Helen's Church, a Grade II listed building. The village is also notable for Gumley Hall, a historic estate with a tall clock tower, adding character to this rural village.

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2

3.36 km

South Leicester Countryside Walk

Highlight • Natural

3

4.54 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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4

4.68 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.

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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5

4.84 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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6

7.78 km

Smeeton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

9.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

3.06 km

1.06 km

780 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

3.37 km

1.06 km

780 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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