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St Botolph's Church Tower – Water Rail Trail loop from Metheringham

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St Botolph's Church Tower – Water Rail Trail loop from Metheringham

Hard

4.5

(2)

24

riders

St Botolph's Church Tower – Water Rail Trail loop from Metheringham

06:16

110km

130m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

5.22 km

Bogle Holt

Forest

2

18.2 km

Tattershall Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

this is a bridge to nowhere but is a great place for a stop, and also a good start point for paddle boarders, canoes, wild swimmers, fishing etc

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3

34.9 km

Water Rail Way: Langrick Bridge to Boston town centre

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Water Rail Way route follows the River Witham from Lincoln to Boston. This traffic-free section runs from Langrick Bridge to Boston town centre. It's part of National Cycle Network Route 1 and features some interesting sculptures along the way.

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4

39.1 km

St Botolph's Church Tower

Highlight • Other

5

55.3 km

Sea Bank Gravel Track Along the River Welland

Highlight • Trail

Excellent gravel track overlooking the River Welland with a great pub at the end (if heading south).

Tip by

6

71.3 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, …

Tip by

7

71.9 km

Boston Lock Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great cafe in a fab location.

Tip by

8

74.7 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 …

Tip by

9

79.0 km

Water Rail Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat, traffic-free, with beautiful views over the River Witham and across the fens.

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B

110 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.4 km

37.3 km

1.11 km

509 m

203 m

Surfaces

88.9 km

20.9 km

272 m

232 m

226 m

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Friday 16 October

13°C

4°C

19 %

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