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River Witham – Boston Lock Cafe loop from Boston

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River Witham – Boston Lock Cafe loop from Boston

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River Witham – Boston Lock Cafe loop from Boston

03:32

14.1km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.30 km

Boston Pendulum Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This observation tower is named the 'Boston Pendulum' and was designed by the Belgian architect Paul Robbrecht. It is one of two towers on the Water Rail Way designed by …

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7.89 km

NCN Trail Along the River

Highlight • Cycleway

Some fabulous waterway wildlife to lookout for here. Lovely princess gravel too 💅🚵‍♀️

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9.66 km

View of Boston St Botolph's Church from the River Witham

Highlight • Religious Site

Gorgeous views across River Witham as you approach Boston.

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9.70 km

River Witham

Highlight • River

The River Witham rises in Grantham, and here at Boston it flows into The Haven, which is a tidal arm of The Wash.

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10.2 km

Boston Lock Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great cafe in a fab location.

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10.4 km

View of St Botolph's Church (Boston Stump)

Highlight • Religious Site

Seen here from Haven Bank, St Botolph's Church is better known locally as Boston Stump. The octagonal 81 metre spire can be seen for miles around, even off the coast of Norfolk.

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11.1 km

The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fab cafe tucked away behind the Minster. Fairly secure outside area suitable for racking bikes. Great selection of food and cakes with extensive veggie, vegan, and gluten free options.

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11.3 km

St Botolph's Church (Boston Stump)

Highlight • Religious Site

Officially called St Botolph's Church, the church is better known as the "Boston Stump" thanks to its 266 foot (81.3 m) spire. The spire can be seen for miles around, …

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

3.90 km

2.52 km

1.08 km

189 m

Surfaces

7.50 km

3.12 km

1.13 km

847 m

790 m

669 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

2°C

16 %

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River Witham – Boston Lock Cafe loop from Boston

Boston Pendulum Observation Tower

NCN Trail Along the River

View of Boston St Botolph's Church from the River Witham

River Witham

Boston Lock Cafe

View of St Botolph's Church (Boston Stump)

The Little Kitchen

St Botolph's Church (Boston Stump)

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