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Can you cycle on the Basingstoke Canal towpath?
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.
How much of Basingstoke Canal is navigable?
32 miles
The Basingstoke Canal, often hailed as one of the most beautiful canals in England, is navigable for 32 miles from just beyond King John’s Castle in the West to the junction with the Wey Navigation in the East.
Can you walk the whole of Basingstoke Canal?
The Basingstoke Canal Towpath Trail is 33½ miles from Penny Bridge to the River Wey at Woodham. This permissive footpath passes through a range of habitats from woodland and heathland to wetland and pasture.
Is it legal to cycle on canal towpath?
Do I need a permit to cycle on towpaths? You don’t need a permit to cycle on our towpaths. We simply ask that you cycle with great care for pedestrians, wildlife and the fabric of our waterways to ensure that everyone can enjoy them to their full potential.
Is Basingstoke Canal navigable?
The Basingstoke Canal is navigable from its junction with the River Wey Navigation at Woodham to King John’s Castle, Odiham.
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.
How long is the Basingstoke to Brookwood cycle ride?
This easy cycle ride follows a nice section of the Basingstoke Canal from West Byfleet to Brookwood, via Woking. The route runs for about 7 miles along a flat towpath with a series of parks along the way.
Where is the Basingstoke to Chineham Cycle Route?
Forming a key section of the National Cycle Network (NCN) in Hampshire, this route is largely traffic free between Basingstoke Town Centre and Chineham, and then follows quiet lanes passing Silchester and then through West Berkshire and on to Reading. An additional section of the NCN was opened linking Basingstoke with Alton and New Alresford.
What is there to do in Basingstoke?
After passing through Woking the route finishes around Pirbright, near to the Brookwood Cemetery which is the largest cemetery in the United Kingdom. The cemetery includes a 220 Acre park with some good walking trails and interesting flora and fauna. Basingstoke Canal.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>’Save As.
Where can I find a map of cycle routes in Hampshire?
Maps of other of routes in and around Hampshire can be found by visiting GPS Cycle Routes. Hampshire County Council (HCC) has also produced a series of leisure cycle routes within the borough and across Hampshire. Details of these routes are available on the HCC Cycling webpages.