Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Sunday 7th September 2008

Places to go near Crick

Take a walk around the small village of Fotheringhay and revel in its royal connections – on the banks of the River Nene stand the proud remains of the castle which saw the birth of Richard III and the sad death of Mary Queen of Scots. Nature-lovers should head for Kinewell Lake Nature Reserve which is noted for attracting many varieties of butterfly and dragonfly.

Local attractions

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An interesting set of three 'paired' narrow locks. Originally there was just a flight of three narrow locks here …

  • Historic structure

This leafy seven-lock flight includes four interesting staircase locks, complete with side pounds. A surprisingly …

  • Historic structure

This pretty spot outside the small town of welford is a popular destination for sunbathers and sketchers, as well as …

  • Leisure attraction
  • Moorings

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