Basingstoke Canal Authority
Basingstoke Canal Authority
- Address
- Canal Centre, Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett, Surrey, GU16 6DD
- Telephone
- 01252 370073
- info@basingstoke-canal.co.uk
- Web site
- Visit site
- http://www.windowonwoking.org.uk/sites/bca
- Type of organisation
- Environment
- History and Heritage
- Leisure and Entertainment
- Sport and Recreation
- Transport and Travel
- Description
The Basingstoke Canal can be found in Southern England between the village of Greywell in Hampshire and Woodham in Surrey. It was built between 1788 and 1794 and is 32 miles long with 29 locks. After many years of restoration it's now fully navigable, and connects to the River Wey Navigation, which in turn joins the River Thames. Approximately half of the canal is owned by Hampshire County Council and the other half by Surrey County Council. The "Basingstoke Canal Authority" (part of Hampshire County Council's "Countryside Service") undertake the management of the whole canal.
The Canal offers enjoyment to many people in many forms: walking, cycling, fishing, boating and natural history to name a few.
Please visit our website for more information.
We hope to see you soon.