The railway then follows the course of the canal much more closely, although there are only a few small sections where it actually followed the canal bed. Near the junction with the dismantled railway branch to Bourne, the canal swept northwards in a loop, to cross the River Eye, near which was Saxby wharf.
After the railway line deviates from the canal route, it follows the canal's path closely for only a few short sections. Near the point where it connects with the old railway branch to Bourne, the canal makes a loop and crosses the River Eye near Saxby Wharf.