Fossdyke Navigation Towpath
Lincoln, Lincolnshire ·
Quick answer
The Fossdyke Navigation towpath from Lincoln towards Saxilby, Lincolnshire is a flat, dog-friendly canal-side walk of several miles. General towpath access rules apply; dogs welcome under control, no known restriction. Managed by the Canal and River Trust.
Distance
5 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
Britain's oldest working canal, linking Lincoln to Saxilby and on to Torksey, with a flat towpath running alongside the water the whole way. A straightforward linear or there-and-back walk with boats, waterfowl and glimpses of open Lincolnshire countryside.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
Street parking near Brayford Pool, Lincoln, or at Saxilby village.
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