Cruising Route

Start From Gayton Marina

From Gayton Marina
Cruising days : 7
Cruising hours : 36 hours
Locks : 48 4

A tranquil rural route through rolling Northamptonshire countryside. Pass through Weedon, well known for its antique shops and with a number of good pubs.

The 4-lock staircase flight at the pretty village of Watford and the two 5-lock staircases at Foxton both have lock keepers to hand.

There is also a manually operated swing bridge at Foxton.

Moor in the revitalised canal basin at Market Harborough to explore the lovely town.

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Useful Information

Stanford hall, Lutterworth leics -Historical home with museums, tearooms and gardens www.stanfordhall.co.uk

Foxton Locks www.foxtonlocks.com

Tourist information  www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk
www.goleicestershire.com
www.touruk.co.uk
www.aboutbritain.com
www.explorenorthamptonshire.co.uk
Market Harborough Tourist Information- tel 01858 821270

Wicksteed Park is situated in 147 acres of landscaped English countryside and offers the elements of a country and theme park in one www.wicksteed.co.uk

Heart of the Shires Shopping Village www.heartof theshires.co.uk