Rivers Welland and Glen: locks and facilities
Information for boaters on the Rivers Welland and Glen.
The River Welland flows eastwards through Crowland and Spalding and into the Wash at Fosdyke Bridge, crossing the area of Lincolnshire fenland known as 바카라 사이트South Holland바카라 사이트.
The River Glen rises in the Lincolnshire Limestone Ridge, east of Grantham. It travels for 12 miles through the Fens where it meets the River Welland at Surfleet Seas End.
There is a general speed limit of 7 miles per hour (11.2 kilometres per hour) on the Rivers Welland and Glen.
Visit the Inland Waterways Association website to see the .
Read the recreational byelaws for Anglian waterways.
Rivers Welland and Glen bridge heights
Water levels on the Welland and Glen may change after rainfall. When you approach a bridge you must make sure there is enough space between your boat and the roof of the bridge to allow your boat to pass safely.
The following table shows the distance between the standard water level and the highest point of the bridge. These distances are approximate and river levels fluctuate throughout the year.
| Location | Headway (metres) | Headway (feet) |
|---|---|---|
| Deepings Railway Bridge | 3.24 | 10바카라 사이트63바카라 사이트 |
| Crowland Bridge | 2.27 | 7바카라 사이트45바카라 사이트 |
| Four Mile Bar Footbridge | 3.20 | 10바카라 사이트49바카라 사이트 |
| A16 Road Bridge | 2.93 | 9바카라 사이트61바카라 사이트 |
| Bars Bridge | 2.62 | 8바카라 사이트59바카라 사이트 |
| Boadring Footbridge | 2.45 | 8바카라 사이트04바카라 사이트 |
| Money Bridge | 2.0 | 6바카라 사이트56바카라 사이트 |
| Railway Bridge | 2.23 | 7바카라 사이트32바카라 사이트 |
| Herring Bridge | 2.21 | 7바카라 사이트25바카라 사이트 |
| Crossgate Bridge (Flat Mill) | 2.0 | 6바카라 사이트56바카라 사이트 |
| Surfleet Iron Bridge | 1.8 | 5바카라 사이트90바카라 사이트 |
| A16 Bypass Road Bridge | 2.75 | 9바카라 사이트02바카라 사이트 |
| Little London Bridge | 2.01 | 6바카라 사이트59바카라 사이트 |
| Old Railway Bridge and Footbridge | 2.42 | 7바카라 사이트93바카라 사이트 |
| Balmoral Avenue Footbridge | 1.85 | 6바카라 사이트07바카라 사이트 |
| Love Lane Footbridge | 2.54 | 8바카라 사이트33바카라 사이트 |
| Pipe Line | 3.31 | 10바카라 사이트86바카라 사이트 |
| No. 3 Taku Footbridge | 2.96 | 9바카라 사이트71바카라 사이트 |
| High Bridge | 2.38 | 7바카라 사이트80바카라 사이트 |
| No. 2 Footbridge | 2.74 | 8바카라 사이트99바카라 사이트 |
| West Elloe Footbridge | 2.24 | 7바카라 사이트35바카라 사이트 |
| Twin Bridges | 2.33 | 7바카라 사이트64바카라 사이트 |
Rivers Welland and Glen locks
There are 2 locks on the Rivers Welland and Glen. They are both staffed by the Environment Agency:
- Fulney Lock in Spalding, which marks the boundary between the non-tidal (or freshwater) River Welland with the tidal Welland
- Surfleet Sluice, which connects the River Glen to the River Welland
The river is tidal beyond Surfleet Seas End - only experienced sailors and boaters should go through this sluice and into the Wash.
You must not operate these locks yourself.
Call the river inspector before you arrive through the Environment Agency Customer Contact Centre on 0370 850 6506 (call charges).
Lock dimensions
Typically the locks on the Rivers Welland and Glen are 26m long and 4.6m wide.
Distances between locks
Distances and times between each lock based on the speed limit of 7 miles per hour and assumes that you will take 20 minutes to pass through each lock.
| Name | Distance to next lock downstream (km) | Distance to next lock downstream (miles) | Cruising time to next lock downstream |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Welland, Stamford to Peakirk (access to canoes and light boats only) | 19.31 | 12 | 2 days in a canoe |
| River Welland, Peakirk to Spalding | 23 | 14.29 | 7 hours |
| River Glen, Tongue End to Surfleet Seas End | 19 | 11.80 | 5 hours |
Public slipways
There are 3 public slipways on the Rivers Welland and Glen, located at:
- Crowland
- Fosdyke (this slipway is tidal)
- Surfleet
You need a navigation key to lift the traffic control barriers that protect these sites. You can buy a navigation key by emailing the Environment Agency at boatreg@environment-agency.gov.uk or calling 03708 506 506 (call charges).
For more information contact the Welland and Glen river inspector through the Environment Agency Customer Contact Centre on 0370 850 6506.
Mooring
Read the Anglian waterways guide for information on mooring.
Updates to this page
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Updated the contact telephone number for the river inspector.
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Updated sections 'Rivers Welland and Glen locks' and 'Public Slipways' to add new mobile number for the lock inspector.
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We have increased the price of a navigation key to lift the traffic control barriers to Β£15.
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First published.