Foxton Locks
Walk Highlights
- Location:
- Market Harborough
- Postcode:
- LE16 7RA
- Parking:
There is a good sized car park located at the end of the road leading to Foxton Locks. It is Pay & Display.
- Distance:
- 2.20 miles
- Time:
- 1.00 hours
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Facilities:
- Toilets, Cafe, Pub Nearby
- Get Directions:
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Dog-Centric Details
- Poo Bins Available:
- Yes
- Secure/Fenced Area:
- No
- Dog Water Source:
- No
- Dog Notes:
- EV Charger Nearby:
- No
- Fuel Station Nearby:
- No
- Livestock Information:
- Off-Leash Policy:
- Partial Off-Leash
- Dog Traffic:
- Moderate
- Seasonal Advice:
- Height Restriction:
- No
- Printable Version:
- PLUS Feature
Foxton Locks are ten canal locks, with two ‘staircases’ each of five locks, located on the Leicestershire line of the Grand Union Canal.
How to get there
Foxton Locks is located south of the city of Leicester and close to Market Harborough.
Walk
1 Begin the walk on North Lane in Foxton and follow the footpath signpost to head along the canal towpath, heading away from the village. After passing the flight of locks opposite, you will need to cross a footbridge, then take a left turn to take the path up the side of the locks.
2 Take the path heading uphill to the right of the flight of locks. Reach the footbridge, turn left and cross, then turn right heading along the opposite side of the canal. Head over another footbridge and down some steps, take a left then a right, past the museum. Take the right fork and upon reaching the public bridleway point outside the Foxton Locks Inn, turn right.
3 Head back along the track toward Foxton. When you reach Main Street, turn left and follow the path downhill, over a canal bridge. Over the bridge, turn left onto North Lane and back to the walk start point.
Grid Reference: SP 691 891
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