Boston to Frampton Marsh Cycle Route
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 12.5 ml
- Duration
- 1.10 hr
- Ascent
- 77 ft
- Descent
- 76 ft
Situated in the east of Lincolnshire, Boston is a great weekend getaway. Located on the River Witham on the northern margin in the Fens is this historic market town with independent shops, wonderful dining experiences and lots of diverse family-friendly attractions: from the historic Guildhall to the beautiful nature reserves at Frampton Marsh and Freiston Shore.
Route Highlights
Fydell House & Gardens
Fydell House is an attractive, historical setting owned and run by The Boston Preservation Trust. The house is a well-known Boston landmark, and an important part of the local history. The aim is to restore the house and preserve it for future generations. Rooms at Fydell House are available for businesses, education providers and the arts. Visitors are invited to have a look around this fine Georgian House and gardens.
Maud Foster Windmill
This fine example of an English tower mill was built in 1819 – you can climb all 7 floors of this 200 year old masterpiece, one of the finest and tallest windmills in the British Isles. Don’t forget to pop into the Mill Shop and stock up on stoneground flour, porridge oats, local history books and a variety of good quality souvenirs.
Frampton Marsh
Blessed with a variety of freshwater habitats, Frampton Marsh provides close views of the abundant birdlife of The Wash, one of Europe’s most special places for wildlife. Avocets, redshanks, skylarks and whimbrels can all be seen in summer, with thousands of ducks gathering on the freshwater scrapes in winter.