Foxton Locks Cycle Ride – 22 Miles

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Start Date: 13 September 2026
Start Time: 09:45
Venue: Waterloo Farm Leisure, Harborough Road, Great Oxendon, Market Harborough, LE16 8NB
Location Link: What3Words

A friendly 22-mile social ride following National Cycle Route 6 from Great Oxendon to Foxton Locks, using cycle paths, towpaths and quieter roads.

🟠 Ride Grade: Active
⏱ Expected duration: Approx. 3 hours, including a rest stop
🛤 Route: Cycle paths, towpath and quiet/cycle-friendly roads
☕ Rest stop: Foxton Locks Country Park

Price range: £0.00 through £6.00

A social ride to Foxton Locks

Starting from Waterloo Farm Leisure on the Brampton Valley Way, we’ll follow National Cycle Route 6 towards Foxton Locks Country Park.

The route uses a mixture of cycle paths, towpath and quiet or cycle-friendly roads. At Foxton Locks we’ll loop around the Country Park, take a well-earned rest stop and then return the way we came.

At approximately 22 miles, this is an 🟠 Active Ride, so you’ll need to be comfortable spending a few hours in the saddle. This isn’t about racing or keeping up with the fastest cyclist — we’ll ride together, regroup when needed and enjoy the journey.


Friendly, social cycling without the pressure

Adventure Geek Cycling Club rides are social and supportive, designed for people who want to enjoy cycling without racing or feeling they need to keep up.

👤 Led by Paul Coxon

Paul is an experienced cyclist with a calm, supportive approach. He’s outdoor first aid trained and very knowledgeable when it comes to bikes — from basic maintenance to on-the-go problem solving. You’ll be in safe, capable hands.

🚲 We ride together

No one gets left behind and the pace is set to suit the group. Routes have approximate mileage, allowing some flexibility depending on the group, conditions and how everyone is feeling on the day.

☕ Coffee stops

Where possible, we’ll stop at a café along the way — because good conversations and good coffee are part of the adventure.

🚴 Who these rides are for

Our rides range from short confidence-building rides to longer adventures. Check the Ride Grade and distance for this event before booking so you can choose one that’s right for you.

Grade Distance What it means
🟢 Gentle Ride Up to 10 miles Short, relaxed rides. Great for getting back on your bike or building confidence.
🔵 Steady Ride 10–20 miles A little further, but still a sociable ride with stops along the way.
🟠 Active Ride 20–30 miles A longer ride requiring reasonable cycling fitness and confidence.
🔴 Adventure Ride 30–40+ miles Our longer rides for confident cyclists who are comfortable spending several hours in the saddle.

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