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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

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Bardney Lock – The Lady of Shalott Sculpture loop from Lincoln

02:59

52.3km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 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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6.36 km

Railway Sleeper Seating

Highlight • Structure

a good place for a break and a bike pic

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9.20 km

Five Mile Bridge over the River Witham

Highlight • Viewpoint

Five Mile Bridge built in 1957

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16.9 km

Barlings Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

22.2 km

Valentines Wood

Forest

33.1 km

Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve is a haven for butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, water voles and more. Throughout spring and summer, it bursts into colour with many species of wildflowers. The site …

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37.1 km

Wheat Sculptures on Water Rail Way

Highlight • Structure

Take a rest at each mark

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38.2 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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39.0 km

Wooden Sculpture of a Woman on Water Rail Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view of the River Witham

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41.8 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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52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

21.3 km

775 m

278 m

227 m

198 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

2.40 km

131 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

15°C

3°C

24 %

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Bardney Lock – The Lady of Shalott Sculpture loop from Lincoln

Water Rail Way: River Witham Sculptures and Countryside

Railway Sleeper Seating

Five Mile Bridge over the River Witham

Snakeholme Pit Nature Reserve

Wheat Sculptures on Water Rail Way

Bardney Lock

Wooden Sculpture of a Woman on Water Rail Way

The Lady of Shalott Sculpture

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