Bardney Lock – The Lady of Shalott Sculpture loop from Lincoln

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Bardney Lock – The Lady of Shalott Sculpture loop from Lincoln

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Bardney Lock – The Lady of Shalott Sculpture loop from Lincoln

06:20

110km

100m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 517 m for 177 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.66 km

Water Rail Way: River Witham Sculptures and Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A lovely pleasant ride with loads of different sculptures along the route with lots of places to sit and rest beside the river or old rail bed. There is also …

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13.5 km

Wooden Sculpture of a Woman on Water Rail Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view of the River Witham

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14.2 km

Bardney Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Bardney Lock is a rural mooring location situated on the River Witham approximately 11 miles to the east of Lincoln in Lincolnshire.

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23.0 km

Stixwould Station

Highlight • Rest Area

I nice place for a stop. Former railway station. A little gravel car park in case you want you use this as a start location on your cycle route.

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27.4 km

Witham Bank and Stone Bridge on the Water Rail Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This quiet road follows the course of the River Witham and is part of the Water Rail Way, running from Boston to Lincoln. It also forms a section of National Cycle Network Route 1.

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51.6 km

Viewpoint

53.4 km

Witham Way Country Park

Nature Reserve

55.1 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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85.5 km

Lincoln Longwool Sheep Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

On the Water Rail Way cycle path near Woodhall Spa are some Lincoln Longwool Sheep sculptures by Sally Matthews. Lincoln Longwools are a very old breed of sheep, and at …

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99.5 km

The Lady of Shalott Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Lady of Shalott
A sculpture designed and produced by Anwick Forge, comprising an elegant 4.5 metre high split arch representing sheaves of barley. The base bears the opening lines …

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