Water Railway - Southrey to Stixwould

The Water Railway is a multi-user route linking Boston and Lincoln, much of it following an old railway line. As it is close to the river there is plenty of wildlife to look out for, as well as sculptures reflecting the local landscape and heritage.

A linear route of 1.7 miles (2.7km) one way

Map of Water Railway - Southrey to Stixwould

The Water Railway is located along Ferry Road, Southrey. There is a car park at the end of Ferry Road which consists of uneven compacted stone with some loose stones.

The path surface consists of mainly tarmac with one short stretch of concrete. 

• Steepest uphill section: 1:16 (6%) for a distance of 11m
• Steepest downhill section: 1:16 (6%) for a distance of 11m
• Narrowest point: The path is over two metres wide but the gates to access the route are 1.6m wide
• Greatest cross slope: 1:10 (10%) for a distance of 400m

• refreshments available at the Riverside Inn at Southrey, along with pubs and shops located at Bardney

• Countryside for All
• historical interest
• wildlife interest
• woodland