🌿 Foxton Village L1 Leisure Mooring

Grand Union Canal | Foxton, Leicestershire

📍 Location

Foxton Village L1 is located just a short walk from the historic Foxton Locks, in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside. The site sits 185 metres east of Bridge 4 (Foxton Swingbridge), accessed via Swingbridge Street off Langton Road. It’s approximately 1.5 miles south of the A6 and within walking distance of Foxton village.

🚤 Mooring Details

- Site length: approximately 130 metres

- Berths: Up to 5 vessels moored against the towpath

- Type: Leisure mooring only (not residential)

- Access: Gated entrance; footpath access only

🛠️ Facilities

- Drinking water, rubbish, and Elsan disposal available at Foxton Locks (~0.75 miles west)

- Additional services (pump-out, rubbish, Elsan) at Market Harborough Basin (~5 miles southeast) and Foxton Locks.

- Elsan disposal are managed by the local waterway team and not part of the mooring agreement

- No car parking available; moorers must make alternative arrangements

- Wide, level stone towpath with grass verge suitable for walking and cycling

🚲 Towpath & Access

- Viewing: Accessible at any time

- All customer items must be stored on boats, not on surrounding land

🏘️ Nearby Amenities

- Foxton village (0.5 miles): Pubs and local amenities

- Market Harborough (4 miles): Supermarkets, shops, banks

- Rail: Market Harborough Station, St Mary’s Road, LE16 7DT

🏡 Leisure Use Only

This site is intended for leisure boat storage between trips. Weekend stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for residential use and does not have planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living.

📌 Additional Info

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- Grade: Basic

- Viewing: No restrictions; accessible at any time

- Waterway: Grand Union Canal

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Useful Information

Nearest Road

The mooring site is 185 metres to the east of Bridge 4, Foxton Swingbridge, in the centre of the village. Access is from Swingbridge Street (off Langton Road) and through the gate next to the bridge. Foxton is approximately 1.5 miles south of the main A6, taking Langton Road.

Nearest Station

Market Harborough, St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DT.

Nearest Town

Market Harborough

Additional Information

Site Information

Facilities & Services

Facilities, including drinking water, pump-out, rubbish and elsan disposal, are available at Market Harborough Basin and Foxton Locks.
These facilities are provided by and under the control of the local waterway and do not form part of the mooring agreement.

Car Parking

Car parking is not available at this site, so moorers must make alternative arrangements.

Site Layout

There is a wide, level stone towpath and grass verge running the full length of the moorings. This provides a cycle and walking route to Market Harborough.

Leisure Use Only

This is a leisure mooring site intended for the storage of boats between periods of leisure use.
Customers may spend weekends or occasional longer periods on site.
The site is not sold or intended for long-term residential use.
The site does not have local authority planning consent for residential occupation.
The facilities and services do not meet residential mooring standards.
The offer is designed solely to meet the needs of a leisure boater.

Location

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Mooring Agreement & Application Processing

Start Dates

Auction listings: The mooring agreement is scheduled to begin 15 days after the auction closing date unless an alternative start date is stated in the vacancy details.
Buy It Now listings: The mooring agreement is scheduled to begin 2 weeks after the Buy It Now purchase date unless otherwise specified.