Walk the New River Ancholme by Train
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The River Ancholme is a Lincolnshire tributary of the Humber, rising at Ancholme Head near Ingham and flowing east and then north. Brigg and Ferriby stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 2 stations within reach of the New River Ancholme: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The New River Ancholme runs about 20 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
New River Ancholme train stations
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the New River Ancholme, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigg | 9.3 mi and back | 20.5 mi | about 7 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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