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It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Lincoln to Boston along the Witham. At this point the path crossed the river and followed country road for the next 13 miles. The sun was out but it was still quite cool; my new Odlo base layer t-shirt and midlayer fleece were doing their job perfectly more about those another time , and I alternated between having my waterproof jacket done up and undone.
Of course because there was no path, there were also no information boards giving me snippets of information to keep my mind busy. By now I had done over 20 miles and my legs were starting to ache, I could have really done with something other than the walking to keep my mind occupied. Once over the main road at Tattershall Bridge, it was more of the same along this stretch of the route, but with the country lane being a bit busier and to be honest really not great for walking.
Because of how busy that little stretch of road had been from Tattershall Bridge to Dogdye, and knowing that there was at least six miles of it to go before the lovely traffic free footpath returned, I decided to deviate from the marked route slightly and stick to a marked footpath along the river bank to Langrick Bridge. The first stretch of footpath I chose to take instead of the country lane.
This bit was lovely! It was all good for a mile or so, until the well-trodden footpath became an incredibly uneven route littered with mole hills and cow pats and everything else you normally get on riverside paths. I still believe that I was right not to follow the sign-posted route along the national speed limit road. That road is long and straight and cars drive down it at speed — I would not have felt safe at all along there. I also still believe that trainers were the best choice as having a lighter and well cushioned pair of shoes on meant my feet had the best chance.
But a combination of the uneven ground, mole hills, damp grass and tired legs meant the six miles along that footpath were very difficult for me. Possibly the tallest style in the world. Not what you want to see after 30 miles of walking. At least the gate offered additional places to put my weary feet. I did the It was a good day out — a long day but a good one, enjoying the Lincolnshire countryside in all its glory — big skies and endless fields with all kinds of animals and birds.
I was done. I walked over 30 miles, and for 10 hours, and that was enough. I would definitely recommend the Lincoln to Bardney and Bardney to Woodhall Spa Kirkstead Bridge parts of this walk to anyone — everyone. The Water Railway route is a well-kept and well used path along the River Witham with various features and sculptures to keep things interesting; if you live close by I hope you make use of it regularly. As for walking the whole thing?
I would really love to see the rest of the dismantled Water Railway developed to make the rest of the route as nice as those first 14 miles. Have you cycled or walked or rowed, etc from Lincoln to Boston along this route? Feel free to add your thoughts below. Sorry to interrupt your flow. But, before moving to payment, we just wanted to check that you didn't want any member add-ons.
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