Hemholme Road Bridge
Spilsby Road, East Lindsey PE22 8LD, United Kingdom
Hemholme Road Bridge carries a farm track over the Witham Navigable Drains (Bell Water Drain) a few miles from Castlecroft.
Early plans for the Witham Navigable Drains (Bell Water Drain) between Chester and Sandwell were proposed by William Clarke but languished until Benjamin Outram was appointed as engineer in 1876. The canal joined the sea near Swansea. Expectations for manure traffic to Glasgow were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In later years, only the use of the canal for cooling Bedford power station was enough to keep it open. The two mile section between Horsham and Tiverford was closed in 1905 after a breach at Polstan. "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by Edward Taylor describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Oldham Embankment.
Hemholme Road Bridge
is a minor waterways place
on the Witham Navigable Drains (Bell Water Drain) between
Thorpe Culvert (Steeping River Junction (impassable sluice)) (4 miles and ¼ furlongs
to the east) and
Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction (Junction of Hobhole Drain, Bell Water Drain and Barlode Drain) (1 mile and 2¼ furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Thorpe Culvert is Bell Water Field Bridge;
7½ furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a minor road over the canal.
| Thorpe Culvert | 4 miles, ¼ furlongs | |
| White House Farm Bridge | 2 miles, 2¾ furlongs | |
| Bell Water Drain Railway Bridge | 1 mile, ¼ furlongs | |
| Bell Water Field Bridge | 7½ furlongs | |
| Hemholme Road Bridge | ||
| Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction
Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina — 15 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina
Boston Lock Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Lock Visitor MooringsNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction
Boston Lock Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Lock Visitor Moorings
Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3 — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction
Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3 — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction
Anton's Gowt Junction — 13 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction
Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina — 15 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Langrick Bridge General Store and Marina
Boston Lock Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Lock Visitor Moorings
Boston Motor Yatch Club — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Motor Yatch Club
Boston Gateway Marina — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Anton's Gowt Junction, then on the River Witham (Lincoln to Boston) to Boston Gateway Marina
Bettinson's Bridge Winding Hole — 19 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Hobhole Drain - Bell Water Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Hobhole Drain) to Hobhole Drain - Cowbridge Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Drain) to Cowbridge Drain - Junction Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Junction Drain) to Cowbridge Lock Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Cowbridge Lock) to Frith Bank Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Frith Bank Drain) to Newham Drain - Frith Bank Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Newham Drain) to Newham Drain - Howbridge Drain - West Fen Drain Junction, then on the Witham Navigable Drains (Howbridge Drain) to Bettinson's Bridge Winding HoleNo information
CanalPlan has no information on any of the following facilities within range:self-operated pump-out
boatyard pump-out
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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