Foxton Locks
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Location
On Foxton to Gumley Road, 3 miles north-west of Market Harborough, South East Leicestershire
Description
A car park and picnic area giving access to the Grand Union Canal where there is a spectacular staircase of ten locks. It is also the former site of an inclined plane whereby two moveable water tanks on tracks lifted barges up the 23m (75 feet) slope, which was considerably quicker than the lock system. Also have a look at the Foxton Locks website.
Admission
Free; £1.50 parking charge
Opening Times
| Daily | Dawn-Dusk |
Activities
| Picnic Area | Information Area | Canal Trips |
Access
The towpath is accessible over the footbridge.
There are no steps but there are steep slopes.
Facilities
| Toilets | Disabled Toilets | Parking |
Further Afield
Brampton Valley Way Cycle Trail
Contact Details
Tel: 0116 267 1944
Email: countryparks@leics.gov.uk
Emergency/Out-of-Hours Tel: 07850 276227