Canals · East Midlands
Catchwater Drain
In or near Woodhall Spa.
Catchwater Drain — artificial watercourse in Lincolnshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Metheringham · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Catchwater Drain, the nearest railway station is Metheringham, which is 8.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is LN10 6XJ, and entry is free.
About
Catchwater Drain is a canal in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "artificial watercourse in Lincolnshire, England". Coordinates: 53.1705°, -0.2703°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Catchwater Drain (or Duckpool Catchwater, or Bucknall Catchwater) is an artificial watercourse in Lincolnshire draining into the River Witham near to Stixwould. It begins as Minting Beck, a stream originating in Great Sturton approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Horncastle, which becomes known as Great Drain between Gautby and Bucknall. Tributaries include Wispington Beck, All Hallows Drain, Monk's Drain/Poolham Beck and Reeds Beck. It runs for 4.88 miles (7.85 km).
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- Coordinates
- 53.1705, -0.2703
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Blankney
- Postcode
- LN10 6XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Nearest railway station
- Metheringham — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q22336786 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Catchwater Drain (Stixwould) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Catchwater Drain - geograph.org.uk - 523819.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kirkstead Mill
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Archaeological sites · 3.3 km
Abbey Fish Ponds
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catchwater Drain?
- Catchwater Drain is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN10 6XJ), in the parish of Blankney.
- What is Catchwater Drain?
- Catchwater Drain — artificial watercourse in Lincolnshire, England.
- How do I get to Catchwater Drain?
- The nearest railway station is Metheringham, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN10 6XJ.
- Is Catchwater Drain free to visit?
- Yes, Catchwater Drain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Catchwater Drain?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN10 6XJ. It sits within the Sleaford and North Hykeham parliamentary constituency.