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Walk 1627 - Debdale Wharf & Foxton from Smeeton Westerby

County/Area   Leicestershire
AuthorAnthony Maries
Length7.5 miles / 12.2 km
Ascent520 feet / 158 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

This Leicestershire walk explores the very rural and unspoiled area around the Grand Union Canal junction north of Market Harborough. Starting from Smeeton Westerby the route also includes Gumley and Foxton Locks.


 

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet 233
OS LandrangerSheet 141

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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