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Lincoln Castle West Gate – Westgate Water Tower loop from Lincoln

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Lincoln Castle West Gate – Westgate Water Tower loop from Lincoln

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Lincoln Castle West Gate – Westgate Water Tower loop from Lincoln

00:32

5.09km

20m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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1.38 km

A two storey gate tower was built in the late 11th or early 12th century. During the 13th or 14th century it was filled with stones and rubble, so blocking it and putting the gateway out of use for many hundreds of years. However, in April 1993 the gate was re-opened after the decision was made to excavate it. The Lincoln Castle Stone Masons spent two years rebuilding the gateway and each stone was hand adjusted. Incidentally the Roman wall was buried within an earth rampart and extended upward to form the Norman castle wall. The Roman west gate (on the same site as the castle's west gate) was excavated in the 19th century but collapsed on exposure.

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Westgate Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Westgate Water Tower, also known as the Lincoln Water Tower is a historic water tower, dating to AD 1911. It is close to the castle and cathedral.

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5.09 km

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Parking

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3.38 km

1.34 km

364 m

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3.15 km

1.93 km

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