Boating the Leicester Line
Find boating information for the Leicester Line
Leicester Line
| Length | 41.2 miles |
| Locks | 41 |
Norton Junction to Foxton
| Length | 21.79m | 71ft 6" |
| Width | 2.12m | 6ft 11" |
| Draught | 1m | 3ft 3" |
| Headroom | 2.28m | 7ft 6" |
Foxton to Kings Lock
| Length | 21.95m | 72ft |
| Width | 3.05m | 10ft |
| Draught | 1m | 3ft 3" |
| Headroom | 2.23m | 7ft |
Kings Lock to Leicester
| Length | 24.1m | 79ft |
| Width | 3.05m | 10ft |
| Draught | 1m | 3ft 3" |
| Headroom | 2.13m | 7ft |
Foxton Lock Flight opening times
Please ensure you have booked in with the lock keeper before you enter Lock 1or 7. The lock keeper will either be on the flight, or in the Top Lock Keepers Hut.
If you enter the locks without booking in, you may be required to back out, as other boats may be working the flight.
Please follow any advice given by Trust representatives on site.
1 Jan - 29 March 2025
Opening 9:30am
Last boat in 3pm
30 March - 28 June 2025
Opening 8am
Last boat in 5pm
29 June - 13 September 2025
Opening 8am
Last boat in 6pm
14 September - 25 October 2025
Opening 8am
Last boat in 5pm
26 October 2025 - 28 March 2026
Opening 9:30am
Last boat in 3pm
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Last Edited: 05 June 2025
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