Welcome to Fossdyke Navigation

Fossdyke Navigation is a man-made canal located in Lincolnshire, England. It was constructed by the Romans in the 1st century AD to connect the River Trent to the River Witham. The canal was used for transportation of goods and people, and it played a significant role in the development of Lincolnshire's economy. Today, Fossdyke Navigation is a popular tourist attraction, and it is used for recreational purposes such as boating and fishing.

The canal is approximately 11 miles long and has 10 locks. It runs from Torksey to Lincoln, passing through several villages and towns along the way. The canal was originally used for the transportation of goods such as coal, timber, and agricultural produce. However, with the advent of the railway in the 19th century, the canal's importance declined, and it was eventually abandoned in the 20th century. In the 1960s, the canal was restored, and it is now a popular destination for boaters and anglers.

Fossdyke Navigation is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The canal is also home to a number of fish species, including pike, perch, and roach. The canal is a popular destination for anglers, and there are several fishing spots along its length. The canal is also a popular destination for boaters, and there are several marinas and boatyards along its length. Overall, Fossdyke Navigation is an important part of Lincolnshire's history and a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.5°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Burton Hathow Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Penny Ford	Saxilby Road Odder Burton Lincoln LN1 2BB 1522274616 School Website
St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marion Watson	Lower Church Road Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UZ 01522682689 School Website
Skellingthorpe The Holt Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Leach	Swallow Avenue Skellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5XJ 01522683236 School Website
Woodlands Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Bingwa	Whitethorn Grove Birchwood Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0PF 01522683557 School Website
The St Faiths Church Of England Infant School Lincoln Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Konrath	West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1QS 01522888988 School Website
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Davies	Larchwood Crescent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0NL 01522800971 School Website
The Lancaster School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Davies	82 Jasmin Road Birchwood Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ 01522685078 School Website
The St Faith And St Martin Church Of England Junior School Lincoln Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Kyle	Hampton Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1LW 01522528063 School Website
Mount Street Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-8 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Horn	Mount Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3JG 01522527339 School Website
The St Francis Special School Lincoln Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Janette Kennedy	Wickenby Crescent Ermine Estate Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3TJ 01522526498 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 3.00 Miles

Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 3.10 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 3.92 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 6.84 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 9.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lincoln Luxury Cars 01522 770290 15 Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2LT 1.34 Miles
A-Line Airport Services 01522 808656 14 Lapwing Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 5XS 1.51 Miles
Hiair Ltd 01522 538180 71 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1RT 2.44 Miles
Executive Chauffeur Lincolnshire 01522 538180 71 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1RT 2.44 Miles
Greenlight Taxis 01522 821631 23 Burton Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3JY 2.62 Miles
Herts Rent A Car Lincoln Downtown 01522 548259 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1YW 2.70 Miles
Eta Travel Solutions 01522 821849 3 Scawby Crescent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0DG 2.85 Miles
Popham's Private Hire 01522 809785 43 Church Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2HH 2.86 Miles
Executive Express 01522 533347 12 Neustadt Ct, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1PG 2.93 Miles
Airport Lincs 01522 697237 29 Uffington Av, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0AG 2.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Burton Waters Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Odder Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saxilby Road Skellingthorpe Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skellingthorpe West Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Church Road Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skellingthorpe Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Waterloo Lane Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swallow Avenue Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skellingthorpe Wood Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farrington Crescent Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway Skellingthorpe Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shaftsbury Avenue Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mallam Drive Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jerusalem Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Skellingthorpe 01522 681140	32 Lincoln Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UU
Gresham Street 01522 872878	24 Gresham Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1QA
Birchwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Jasmin Road Lincoln LN6 0QQ
Birchwood Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Jasmin Road Lincoln LN6 0QQ
The Woodland Medical Practice 01522 305727	The Woodland Medical Prac Jasmin Road Birchwood,Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ

Local Stores

Skellingthorpe
2 Jerusalem Road
Skellingthorpe
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 5UL
01522 682695
Store Website
1.24 miles

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SPAR - Birchwood Fuel
Skellingthorpe Rd
Lincoln
LN6 0HX
01522 686523
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Veterinary Surgery
Branch Of The Veterinary Hospital 32 Lincoln Road Shellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UU 01522 800333 vethosp@tiscali.co.uk Website 1.27 miles
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Animals Treated
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Rase Veterinary Centre
131 West Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1QS 01522 701164 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 2.29 miles
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Lincvet
The Veterinary Clinic Birchwood Centre Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0QQ 01522 694275 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
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Our surgery at Friars Lane is open from 09:00 to 17:00
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The Veterinary Hospital
175 Newport Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 3DZ 01522 800 333 vethosp@tiscali.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Companion Care (Lincoln South) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Tritton Retail Park Tritton Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7AN 01522 542 781 Website 2.82 miles
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Animals Treated
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Vicarage Veterinary Centre
52 Church Road Saxilby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2HJ 01522 703311 vets@sackx.com Website 2.90 miles
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Animals Treated
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appointments till 11.30 only
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Local Dog Walks

West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 1.84 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 2.62 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods That Are Located East Of Market Rasen. Willingham Rd Lancashire 15.68 miles

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods Located East Of Market Rasen. LN8 3RQ 15.68 miles Located On The A631 Just East Of Market Rasen.

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Ruskington Leasingham Lane
Dirt Path Lined With Trees And Bushes, Perfect For Dogs And Off Lead Exercise. Relatively Straight Path, And Has A Bridge Over Water, Which My Dog Loves To Dip Into For A Drink 12 Leasingham Ln Ruskington Sleaford NG34 9AQ 16.75 miles Walk Along Leasingham Lane, Until You Reach The Intersection With A Dirt Path On Your Right And A Road On The Left. Take The Road, Which Has A White House Along It, And Continue Walking Until You Reach The Grass And Trees. Walk Through The Obvious Path In The Trees, Until The End Of The Path Opens Into A Clearing. There There Is A Bridge And Another Path After That. Chose If You Want To Go Further Or Go Back. From Leasingham Lane To The Bridge, The Walk Is 2.5 Miles

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The Pinewoods And Woodhall Spa
8 Station Rd Lancashire 17.36 miles On The Map It Doesn'T Look Wooded But It Is, Right Behind The Main Shopping Road. Plenty To Sign Posts In The Town.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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