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Boston Lock Cafe – River Witham loop from Boston

Bike touring routes & trails

Boston Lock Cafe – River Witham loop from Boston

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Boston Lock Cafe – River Witham loop from Boston

00:33

9.23km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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724 m

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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2

840 m

Boston Lock Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great cafe in a fab location.

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990 m

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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5.56 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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6.15 km

NCN Trail Along the River

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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7.84 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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7.88 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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9.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

437 m

147 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.03 km

102 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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9°C

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