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River Witham

Anton's Gowt, on the River Witham

Flowing for 36 miles through quiet, flat Lincolnshire countryside, the River Witham has been navigated since Roman times. It connects to the Fossdyke Navigation and links historic Lincoln and Boston.

Great strides have been made in recent years to expand the range of attractions and visitor moorings providing stopping points for boaters. Moorings have been installed at a number of sites, including Fiskerton Fen, enabling boaters to stop and explore the adjacent nature reserve. New moorings at Kirkstead Bridge provide access to the centre of Woodhall Spa, a popular destination with its unique Dambuster connections.

The Water Rail Way is a walking and cycling route that follows the course of the Witham on the disused Lincoln to Boston rail line. The route is dotted with unique sculptures that capture all that is great about the county of Lincolnshire.

The Witham today is a blissfully peaceful waterway where people can do as much or as little as they like.