Foxton Top Staircase
Lock No 8 to Lock No 12. Footbridge after each set of double gates
Coffee Stop, Gumley Road, Foxton, LE16 7RA, United Kingdom
Early plans for the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) between Nottingham and Polefield were proposed by Benjamin Outram but languished until William Yates was appointed as engineer in 1876. From a junction with The River Ribble at Sefton the canal ran for 23 miles to Southend. Expectations for stone traffic to Aylesbury were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) was closed in 1888 when Boggin Embankment collapsed. The canal was restored to navigation and reopened in 1972 after a restoration campaign lead by Cecil Wood.
Foxton Top Staircase
is a major waterways place
on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Old Grand Union) between
Foxton Bottom Staircase (Lock No 13 to Lock No 17. Footbridge after each set of double gates and Bridge 61, carrying a minor access road, over Lock No 17) (¾ furlongs
to the north) and
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction (Foxton Top Lock Winding Hole) (1 furlong
to the south).
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a group of five locks, the rise of which is not known.
Foxton Junction  | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Foxton Bottom Staircase | ¾ furlongs | |
| Foxton Top Staircase | ||
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction  | 1 furlong | |
| Gumley Road Bridge No 60 | 2 furlongs | |
| Fixed Weir 9, Leicester Summit Weir | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Bungalow Bridge No 59 | 5¾ furlongs | |
| Lubenham Lodge Bridge No 58 | 7½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Foxton Bottom Staircase
Bridge
- Grand Union Canal Walk — associated with Grand Union Canal
- An illustrated walk along the Grand Union Canal from London to Birmingham
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Norton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Foxton Junction — 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction
Market Harborough Wharf — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Wharf — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Welford Basin and Wharf — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
Yelvertoft Wharf — 15 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Yelvertoft Marina — 16 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Crick Wharf — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87
Friars Mill Visitor Moorings — 18 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 29 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to River Soar Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - River Soar Navigation) to Friars Mill Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Norton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
North Kilworth Marina — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Welford Basin and Wharf — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
Yelvertoft Wharf — 15 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Crick Wharf — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Norton Junction
Foxton Junction Swing Bridge — 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction Swing Bridge
Market Harborough Wharf — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Welford Basin and Wharf — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
Yelvertoft Marina — 16 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Crick Wharf — 18 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Norton Junction
Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction — 1 furlong and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction — 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction
Foxton Junction — 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction
Debdale Lane Winding Hole — 1 mile, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Debdale Lane Winding Hole
Gallows Hill Winding Hole — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Gallows Hill Winding Hole
Ivy Lodge Farm Bridge Winding Hole — 2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Bowden Hall Winding Hole — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Bowden Hall Winding Hole
Smeeton Winding Hole — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Smeeton Winding Hole
Woodlands Winding Hole — 5 miles and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Woodlands Winding Hole
Market Harborough Wharf — 5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Market Harborough Wharf
Welford Junction — 7 miles, 3½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Welford Marina — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Marina
Downtown Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Welford Basin and Wharf — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Welford Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Welford Arm) to Welford Basin and Wharf
Crane's Lock Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Crane's Lock Winding Hole
Elkington Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Wain Bridge Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Wain Bridge Winding Hole
Cracks Hill Winding Hole — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Crick Marina Entrance No 1 — 17 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Crick Marina Entrance No 2 — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Norton Junction
Kilby Bridge No 87 — 10 miles, 2½ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Inclined Plane Upper Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Inclined Plane Branch) to Inclined Plane Lower Access Arm Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Market Harborough Branch) to Foxton Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Section - Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union Canal) to Kilby Bridge No 87Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Norton Junction
North Kilworth Marina — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton Junction
Yelvertoft Marina — 16 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Norton JunctionDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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[Foxton Locks]
Foxton Locks (grid reference SP691895) are ten canal locks consisting of two "staircases" each of five locks, located on the Leicester line of the Grand
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[Foxton Inclined Plane]
The Foxton Inclined Plane is a canal inclined plane on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal about 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the Leicestershire town
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[Bingley Five Rise Locks]
Bingley Five-Rise Locks is a staircase lock on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bingley (grid reference SE107399). As the name implies, a boat passing
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similar to that at Foxton as part of a scheme to allow the passage of barges, but the plan was abandoned when the inclined plane at Foxton proved uneconomic
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are the side ponds on lock flights such as the Foxton flight. The ten locks are organised as two staircases of five chambers each, where each lock can discharge
[Bingley Three Rise Locks]
Bingley Three Rise Locks is a staircase of three locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bingley, West Yorkshire, England. The locks are a Grade II*
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