Walking along the Fossdyke Navigation
Route facts
Waterways:
Fossdyke Navigation »
Distance: 11 miles / 17.6km
Duration: 6 hours
Starts at: Torksey Lock
Ends at: Lincoln
Built by the Romans, the Fossdyke has a strong claim to be Britain's oldest canal. It flows through almost entirely rural scenery for 11 miles from the River Trent to Lincoln, where it links with the River Witham and thereby the Wash at Boston. if you make your way into Lincon, you can buy tickets for guided walking tours in the Tourist Information Centre.
This route takes you along the banks of the Fossdyke Navigation. The towpath is suitable for walkers although it can be grassy and rough in parts.
Getting there
Parking: There is parking in Lincoln.
Public transport: There are good transport links in Lincoln.
Waypoints
1. Torksey to Saxilby (5.5 miles / 8.8km)
The route begins at Torksey Lock, close to the village of Torksey. The village is quite a walk North, but there are services close by, including a pub and a waterside restaurant. There are also a couple of campsites and caravan parks nearby if you want to stay over. Begin walking along the towpath eastwards, away from the River Trent. There will be a number of farms to spot along the way. Once you have arrived in Saxilby, there are a number of pubs to get some food and refreshments. The navigation determined the layout of the picturesque village although the church to the north of the village is a major focal point.
2. Saxilby to Lincoln (5.5 miles / 8.8km)
After a break in Saxilby, continue heading east along the towpath of the Fossdyke Navigation. Again, you will pass by a number of farms along the route and before you know it, you will arrive at Brayford pool and Lincoln. There is a lot to do in Lincoln, as it has a wide selection of pubs, boatyards, museums, restaurants, museums, places to stay, a cathedral and a castle.
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