Torksey to Boston and Back to Torksey

The Romans built Fossdyke Navigation to link the coast at the Wash, opening up access to the Trent and Witham rivers.  In 1121, the canal was restored and used to transport the stone for the rebuilding of Lincoln Cathedral.  


After two days in Torksey i set of.

The Fossdyke & Witham navigation is almost totally straight forward, its few bends but as longer you go its more and more straight. And you can not see over the side of the canal and river, rather uneventful canal and river to drive. 

Lincoln will stop on way back

The Glory Hole is the name given by generations of boaters to the High Bridge in Lincoln. It has a narrow and crooked arch which sets a limit on the size of boats using the Witham and going from Brayford Pool, at the start of Foss Dyke, to Boston and the sea.

Its one lock at Lincoln, the upper gate is a guillotine gate. 

Had a stop at Washingborogh on my way to Boston, small but nice village

Miles after miles after miles with straight river, can let the mind go here, no need to concentrate about travelling.

second lock on this navigation, at Bardney

Hours and Hours straight

Had a overnight stop here at Southrey, tiny village with a church and a pub

 Boston and was here 3 days on secure and safe place mooring.

 Boston

And here at Lincoln on my way back.


Lincoln Cathedral

 Stately home

 Lincoln old town ( Find The Strait, climb Steep Hill, and explore Bailgate - the village in the city. Lovely place to visit. 

 Inside the castle wales, was a play on

Fossdyke & Witham  done for this time, moored at Torksey ready for travelling North on Tidal river trent to Keadby.

Since last blog I have cruised 83 miles ( 137 Km )

Happy days

Watch this space