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Market Harborough Arm (Grand Union Cnl)

The Market Harborough Arm is one of the two arms of the Leicester Line.

View round a bend on Market Harborough Arm of Grand Union Canal with moored boats in background Market Harborough Arm, Grand Union Canal

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It is lock free for its entire length of just under six miles, from Foxton to Market Harborough. The canal follows the hillsides, providing views of the east Leicestershire countryside.

Read more about the history of the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line

Find stoppages, restrictions and other navigational advice for this waterway.

Days out

We've put together some free family guides to the best days out on your doorstep. Find out which of our hidden gems are waiting to be discovered near you.

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Walking by the canal

South East waterways

Find out what we're doing in the South East and how you can get involved