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The River Slea is a 22-mile Lincolnshire tributary of the Witham, once renowned as a trout river. Ruskington, Sleaford, Rauceby and Ancaster stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 4 stations within reach of the River Slea: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Slea runs about 18 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Slea train stations
- Rauceby
- Ancaster0.1 mi (about 0.1 mi on foot)
- Sleaford0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- Ruskington1.0 mi (about 1 to 1.5 mi on foot)
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.
Station-to-station walks
Walk the riverside path from one station and catch the train back from another. Each station is shown with its nearest walk in each direction along the River Slea, from 4 to 20 miles. Miles include the walk to and from each station.
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskington | Rauceby | 6.5 to 7 mi | about 2 to 2.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.