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OLD RAILWAYS ON HORSEBACK
The Water Rail Way
This was the Lincoln to Boston Railway line, mostly a flat route of 15.5 miles
alongside the Witham river and views of the fens. Authorised on 26 June 1846 as part
of the London and York Railway bill. The Great Northern Railway purchased the
Witham Navigation and all navigation rights the same year and began construction of
the new line in 1847. The line opened in 1848. Closure came in 1963 to the first
section, the Woodhall Junction to Boston. Now a part of National cycle route 1.
Horses are permitted, and as you see in the BHS link below continues into Boston
from Woodhall Junction a further distance of 16.5 miles mostly along country lanes.
The trail passes through quite a few stations where the platforms are still visible. And
some pretty villages. There is a section in the middle where you have to leave the
railway line and take a diversionary route, near the village of Bardney, riding a short
section of the B1190 and a bridle path.
Grid Ref: SK 9885 7098 Parking in the industrial area.
Grid Ref: TF 1778 6217 Possible parking/loading in the fuel station (ring for permission)
The Water Rail Trail - mile post near Boston
© Copyright JThomas and licensed for reuse
under this Creative Commons Licence.
The Water Rail Way near Fiskerton ©
Copyright Oliver Dixon and licensed for reuse
under this Creative Commons Licence.
The Water Rail Way at the Lincoln end
The Water Rail Way © Copyright Tim Heaton
and licensed for reuse under this Creative
Commons Licence.
