This trail follows the original path of the railway that linked the historic market town of Horncastle on the edge of the Wolds and Victorian resort of Woodhall Spa to the main line at Kirkstead. The line opened in 1855 with passenger trains stopping in 1952, with the line finally closing in 1971.

Today the line is now a traffic free Spa Trail. Along the trail you will find interesting sculptures accompanied with stories about the line and its history.

Stu Preston

June 9, 2024

Cycling

Just a cool sculpture

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1. Tattershall Castle and Spa Trail loop from East Kirkby

59.9km

03:26

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Horncastle and Spa Trail loop from Friskney

82.7km

04:53

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Water Rail Way and Horncastle loop from East Kirkby

90.1km

05:28

230m

This difficult 56.0-mile touring cycling loop from East Kirkby combines the flat Water Rail Way with undulating roads around Horncastle.

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Distance 2.44 km

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Roughton, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Viking Ship and Heron Sculptures on the Spa Trail

1. Tattershall Castle and Spa Trail loop from East Kirkby

2. Horncastle and Spa Trail loop from Friskney

3. Water Rail Way and Horncastle loop from East Kirkby

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