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Basingstoke Canal Society – Odiham
Colt Hill Wharf, Odiham, Hook RG29 1DH
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#1 Rated Attraction on the Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal
Attractions on the Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal
The Wey Navigation and Basingstoke Canal are two of southern England’s most picturesque and historically significant waterways, offering a blend of heritage, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. The Wey Navigation, completed in the mid-17th century, was one of the earliest navigable rivers in England, enabling goods to be transported between Guildford and the River Thames at Weybridge. The Basingstoke Canal, opened in 1794, links the Wey Navigation at West Byfleet to Basingstoke, winding through tranquil countryside and lush woodlands. Both waterways are now popular with leisure boaters, walkers, and cyclists, with scenic towpaths, abundant wildlife, and charming villages along their routes. Together, the Wey Navigation and Basingstoke Canal form an important part of the region’s waterway heritage, providing peaceful escapes and a unique window into England’s industrial and natural history.
Britain’s 4,700 miles of canals and rivers are lined with historic pubs, castles, and engineering marvels. Visitors can enjoy canalside pubs like the Admiral Nelson and The Turf Hotel, explore castles such as Beeston and Chirk, and see attractions like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, and National Waterways Museums. Day boat hire is widely available, and guided cruises offer relaxing ways to discover the canals’ heritage and scenery.
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Day Boat Hire
#2 Rated Attraction on the Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal
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Farncombe Boat House Day Hire
Catteshall Rd, Godalming GU7 1NH.
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#3 Rated Attraction on the Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal
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#4 Rated Attraction on the Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal
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Guildford Boat House Limited
The Boathouse, Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3XJ.
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#5 Rated Attraction on the Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal
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Basingstoke Canal Society – Woking
Saturn Trail, United Kingdom
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#6 Rated Attraction on the Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal
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Wey & Arun Canal Trust
Canal Centre behind the Onslow Arms, High St, Loxwood, West Sussex, RH14 0RD
Castle
#7 Rated Attraction on the Wey Navigation & Basingstoke Canal
