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The South Forty-Foot Drain, also known as the Black Sluice Navigation, is the main drainage channel of the Black Sluice Level in the Lincolnshire Fens. Swineshead and Hubberts Bridge stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 2 stations within reach of the South Forty Foot Drain: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The South Forty Foot Drain runs about 21 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
South Forty Foot Drain train stations
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the South Forty Foot Drain, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swineshead | 10.0 mi and back | 20 mi | about 6.5 hours |
| Hubberts Bridge | 10.0 mi and back | 20 mi | about 6.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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