It is predicted that a serious North Sea storm would put Boston under water and leave Lincoln as a coastal town.
Cycling along the heavily fortified River Witham, with farmland lower than water level, makes this prophecy rather real.
Our NCN 1 route was, however, the jewel of Lincs, the disused railway with civic sculpture and benches to rest were a perfect way to cross the flat land.
Lincoln cathedral was never out of sight on the distant horizon but soon the gigantic Boston Stump (St Botolph's church) came in to view as our track arrived right into the heart of Boston and the White Hart hotel.
Figures:
Distance:- 51.4 km
Cycle Time:- 3 hours 15 minutes
Average speed:- 15.7 kph
Total Distance:- 4371 km
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