How deep is the Basingstoke Canal?
The canal is reputed to be up to 12 ft deep here but it is probably closer to 8ft at its deepest part.
Who looks after Basingstoke Canal?
The Basingstoke Canal is jointly owned by Surrey and Hampshire County Councils. The Basingstoke Canal Authority (BCA), was set up in 1992 to manage the Basingstoke Canal as a managing agent on behalf of the two County Councils.
Why is the Basingstoke Canal empty?
The whole of the canal from Woodham Junction to King John’s Castle at North Warnborough, is now open for public navigation – however the four Surrey lock flights have restricted opening times to help us conserve water (the canal having had a water supply problem since it was built).
Where does Basingstoke Canal meet River Wey?
The canal joins the Wey Navigation at New Haw and immediately starts its ascent through the Woodham flight of six locks towards Woking followed by the St John’s Five and the BrookwoodThree flights.
Can you live on the Basingstoke Canal?
Residential moorings are not allowed on the Basingstoke Canal. Exceptions to this are the existing houseboat moorings between Locks 1 and 3 at Woodham. These are houseboat moorings only, i.e. not for cruising boats. There may be vacancies for these, which are administered by Surrey County Council.
What fish are in the Basingstoke Canal?
Most species of UK coarse fish can be found in the canal; Bream, Carp, Gudgeon, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd.
Who built the Basingstoke Canal?
| Basingstoke Canal | |
|---|---|
| Principal engineer | John Smeaton |
| Other engineer(s) | Benjamin Henry Latrobe |
| Date of act | 1778 |
| Date completed | 1794 |
Can you cycle along the Basingstoke Canal?
Cyclists are also permitted to use the towpath but must give way to pedestrians. The interactive table below shows distances on the canal. At the junction with the River Wey Navigation, you can continue north to Weybridge or south to Guildford alongside the River Wey.
Where does the Basingstoke Canal start and finish?
The Basingstoke Canal is located in the south of England, to the southwest of London. The navigable section runs from West Byfleet in Surrey to the east, following a course of 32 miles through Woking, Brookwood, Mytchett, Ash, Fleet and Crookham, then Odiham, finally ending up at Greywell in Hampshire to the west.
Can you walk along the Basingstoke Canal?
The Basingstoke Canal Towpath Trail is easily accessible and there are several railway stations near the canal giving walkers the option of walking one way and returning by train. There are also several car parks along the length of the canal.
Can you moor anywhere on a canal?
Most visitor moorings on canals and rivers governed by the Canal & River Trust are often free of charge. You are permitted to moor almost anywhere alongside canal towpaths for no fee, as long as you are not causing an obstruction to the waterway.
Can you moor on Basingstoke Canal?