Local Waterways Part 2 - The River Witham

For Part 2 of this little feature we will take a look at the River Witham from the navigable head of the navigation at Lincoln to the salty waters of the Wash Estuary.

 The head of the navigable River Witham is marked by the guillotine lock at Stamp End. A facilities block is avaliable here on the upstream side of the lock by the sluices. 

Once through the lock and out of Lincoln City limits you will be greated by mile upon mile of stunning Lincolnshire countryside.

 Bardney Lock. The only lock between Stamp End and the Grand Sluice at Boston. Again good visitor moorings and facilities are avaliable here.

 Once through Bardney you have mile upon mile of river flanked by flood banks which are home to a vast array of wildlife and farm animals. As you approach Boston be sure to keep an eye out for seals. They often enter the non tidal river in search of easy fishing!

The Boston Stump signals your approach to Boston. Visible for miles around due to the flat fenland surrounding Boston. Good visitor moorings are avaliable in Boston but the facilities block, although excellent is a fair walk away by the lock.

 Once through the Grand Sluice you are on tidal salty waters. The cruise through the centre of Boston is not to be missed and be sure to give the fishing fleet a friendly wave as you pass through the docks.

And finally after a six mile cruise on the salty tidal River Witham you will be greated by the sight of the wide open waters of the wash estuary. The end of the river marked by the unmistakable Tabs Head marker post.