Foxton Locks

The Restricted mobility course is suitable for wheelchairs finishes in the southern (long stay) car park and starts at the Museum There are several refreshment outlets on site: Top Cafe, Foxton Locks Inn and Bridge 61

Foxton Locks - An idyllic canal side location to explore. From the viewing platform see if you can spot the remains of the historic hidden Inclined Plane which was once a spectacular chair lift for boats! Sneak a peek at the colourful boats, count the locks at the really long Lock Flight, take a boat trip, or just sit back and relax at the pubs, café or picnic spots.

Foxton Locks Inclined Plane Trust Museum 

Safety: There are deep locks which may be full of water, there are ponds which feed the locks. The site from the museum is steep downhill. See safety assessment sheet.

Missing Control Plaques: None reported.

Map updated: Summer 2014

Courses

Courses

No of controls

/length

(km)

Suitable

for

Expected

time

(minutes)

Short

11

/0.5

Beginners 10-30

Restricted

mobility

7

/0.8

 

20-40

Yellow

11

/1.2

Child with some experience

15-40

Orange

19

/1.9

Adult beginner confident junior

15-35

Lengths of courses shown are in straight lines between controls, and the estimate of times are for someone running to someone walking. Both will vary depending on your route choice and ability.

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Check LettersFREE
OrangeFREE
Restricted MobilityFREE
Safety Risk Assessment AdviceFREE
ShortFREE
YellowFREE
Go to Checkout
Further Information
Region: East Midlands
Nearest Town: Market Harborough
Postcode: LE16 7RA
Carpark: LE16 7RA
At least one wheelchair accessible route
Parkland
Suitable for beginners
Suitable for intermediate orienteerers
Available Maps
Check LettersFREE
OrangeFREE
Restricted MobilityFREE
Safety Risk Assessment AdviceFREE
ShortFREE
YellowFREE
Go to Checkout
The locks
Start
Tow path horse
Long stay finish
Drone image at top lock
Maps Available From

Maps sold at Foxton Incline Plane Trust Museum (closed during the Winter). Tel: 0116 279 2657

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