Tetney Blow Wells a Visitors Guide & More Information About
The Tetney Blow Wells are a Nature Reserve looked after by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and consist of 4 blow wells and the associated area, marsh and wetland.
I was there very recently in what was a last gasp and ever-diminishing chance of a day out now that winter is upon us
I’m sure I have been here many years ago, the name of the place is certainly well known to me, though arriving there it rung no bells in my claret addled mind.
I’ve become something of a regular in Tetney now, regularly going to Tetney Lock for a nice walk and, of course, to the church, was has yet to be written up, including the interesting gravestone I found on this trip.
The Blow Wells themselves, once used as a water cress farm from the late 1940s to the early 60s, are reservoirs of artesian springs and local folklore tell of them being ‘bottomless’ !
It’s an area rich in waterfowl, flora and fauna as well as various birds and insects, most of which were hiding in dense foliage during my visit.
It is a tranquil spot and I found myself once again close to what I imagine Nirvana to be - I’ve tried to capture the scene below
Secluded Water - as seen through a canopy of trees
I’ve found the secret to peace and quiet - if it’s solitude and serenity you seek - an escape from the world then it’s easy . . .
Just go to a fantastic spot - there’ll never be anybody there to disturb you !
Yes culture vultures once again I found myself in a lovely place that was totally and utterly sans human beings.
It mystifies me - it truly does - go to some Mithras-awful spot and it will be deluged with people.
How to get there
Straight through the village until you get to the church - follow church lane and you’ll see a sign for a public footpath and an ‘alleyway’ on your right a few hundred yards from the church.
OS Grid Reference: TA 320 007
There is a nice walk along the public footpath, which incidentally took me through a suspiciously ‘earthworky looking field’, which takes you all the way to the Louth Navigation Canal which is man made, building started 1767 and when finished cost a total of £28,000 and could carry sea-going vessels (bonus info for you there)
It’s well worth a trip, and worth further investigation on my part as the place is awash with sites of historic interest it seems, why not tie it in with a trip to Tetney Lock as well. If you like walking and communing with nature then you need no encouragement - if you don’t then why not give it a go ?
Artesianly Yours
Rod
See also Tetney Castles
Amiguru said,
October 18, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
But Rod!
You’ve just, by this very act, destroyed the tranquility you’ve found “I’ve found the secret to peace and quiet - if it’s solitude and serenity you seek - an escape from the world then it’s easy . . .
Just go to a fantastic spot - there’ll never be anybody there to disturb you !……you will be cheek-by-jowl with all of us lot of serfs who will take your advice!!!
It’s the same syndrome as that engendered by those TV programmes which ‘discover’ deserted beaches then the following year they are more crowded with hankie-crowned Brits stuffing chips than you can find at Meggies
Meditatively yours,
Nevshiva
Rod said,
October 18, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
Nevshiva,
you make a very lucid and insightful comment - it is indeed a danger, however I’m buoyed by one comfort . . .
Nobody listens to me any way
Best
Rod
Patricia said,
September 18, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
Hi Rod, loved to see some interest and photo’s of around Tetney Lock, not many people seem to know it’s there, this has always been the case, hence, even if you spread the word, ( as I have for years ) it will probably stay pretty much the same, if you walk over the bridge and go into the little pub ( hope that’s still there ) behind the bar there is a painting of an old white house and buildings, pulled down now, that’s were I spent my childhood, I think I’m one of perhaps three Lockies left now……….I moved to the south a few years ago but, miss dear Tetney and the tranquility every day, keep up the good work…………….kind thoughts and regards, Patricia.
Rod said,
September 18, 2010 @ 3:39 pm
Hi Patricia,
thanks for the comment and welcome to the site, thanks also for the input - much appreciated
Regards
Rod
Rod said,
November 17, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
Hi Paul,
thanks for the comment and welcome to the site - I was there this week.
There’s a public footpath which you can certainly use. If you check the local free paper there’s a regular guided walk conducted by Clifford Jukes which might be worth pursuing.
All the best
Rod
Paul Smallwood said,
November 17, 2010 @ 1:03 pm
Hi , I am looking to walk the blow wells but some of the other websites say they are closed to the public ? is this the case?
Regards,
Paul Smallwood
Paul Smallwood said,
November 18, 2010 @ 3:39 pm
Hi Rod,Thanks for that,Do you know if its possible,To walk along tetney lock to the coast and then left back towards humberston along the coast or is it to marshy and waterlogged ?
Rod said,
November 18, 2010 @ 4:39 pm
Paul,
I’ve not done the full walk myself but it’s marked as walkable on the OS map
Have a look on Google earth Paul
Cheers
Rod