LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY53LINCOLNSHIRE WALKSLincoln were realised.
Traffic on the river was commonly
by horse-drawn boats, especially for
local destinations such as Brigg market,
and this remained so until 1879 when
the Ancholme Packet Company
introduced steam powered boat
services. These plied between Brigg and
South Ferriby to connect with the
Humber ferries and in 1891 the Hull
Steam Packet Company introduced
competing services.
Once trade had declined the
waterway fell into decay until the
advent of leisure boating made Brigg a
popular destination with boats gaining
access from the Humber through
Ferriby Sluice. More recently the
southern section of the river and
Harlam Hill Lock have been restored
and new moorings provided at
Bishopbridge so now the whole river is
again in use as a leisure amenity.
And finally Brandy Wharf where the
name origin presents us with a bit of a
mystery! Three possible explanations
have been proposed; that spirits were
smuggled upriver there in the C18th,
or that in the past brandy was actually
distilled there, and finally that a
businessman called Brandy owned the
land. Readers may take their pick!
There is another old warehouse here
that also appears contemporary with
the 18208217s improvements.
NOTES.
The start lies east of Caenby
Corner beside the A631 with plenty of
parking space in the lay-by near the
inn. There is limited off-road parking in
Atterby Carr Lane at the alternative
start for the short route. Neither of the
inns appears to open regular hours
during the week. Those relying on them
for refreshment should check by phone.
Harlam Hill Lock (GR020944) has
picnic facilities plus information boards
about local history and wildlife.
THE ROUTE
. From the footpath
sign on the grass opposite The Bell
follow the track alongside the inn and
right turn onto the riverbank by the
new moorings. Now turn left, walking
for two miles beside the river and then
look for a railed bridge on your left
leading into a green lane (Atterby Carr
Lane). Walk along this until you meet a
road [The shorter route begins here!]
Turn right and at a road junction keep
ahead along the green lane of the South
Ramper. In a 8220short8221 mile this becomes
surfaced; continue now to the B1205
road and turn right, using verges where
possible. At a sharp left-hand bend keep
forward on a track leading back towards
the river. Go left over a footbridge to
reach Brandy Wharf Bridge. Cross to
explore, admire the river view to the
north and visit the Cider Centre.
Return by the river to the footbridge,
re-cross it but now keep ahead on a
track for 1188 miles to Brown8217s Bridge.
Continue over a stile, still alongside the
river, to Harlam Hill Lock.
In a further quarter of a mile you
will again reach the end of Atterby
Carr Lane. For the short route turn
right back to your car. Otherwise
retrace your steps to Bishopbridge.
by Hugh MarrowsFACTFILESTART: Bishopbridge (GR031911).
ALTERNATIVE START: Atterby Carr Lane (GR014938).
DISTANCE: 9 miles 8226 14.5 kilometres. [Short route 8211 5 miles 8211 8 kilometres]
OS MAPS: Landranger 112 (Scunthorpe) 8226 Explorer 281.
REFRESHMENTS: Bishopbridge; The Bell. (Tel 01673 / 878524)
Brandy Wharf; Brandy Wharf Cider Centre. (Tel 01652 / 678364)052-053:Layout 1 19/5/08 09:20 Page 2
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