Can you walk along the Wey and Arun canal?

Can you walk along the Wey and Arun canal? The countryside around the route of the Wey & Arun Canal is arguably amongst the most attractive for walking in the south of England. The Canal passes through the lovely woodland and open landscapes of Surrey and West Sussex, including areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Where is the wey and arun canal?

The canal route runs from the Godalming Navigation of the River Wey at Shalford, near Guildford in Surrey, to the River Arun at Pallingham, near Pulborough in West Sussex.

When was wey and arun canal built?

Promotional feature: The Wey and Arun Canal was built in 1816 to link the Rivers Wey and Arun to form an inland barge route between London and the south coast. It was used to transport valuable cargo (gold bullion, gunpowder, coal, bricks, chalk and agricultural produce) until the coming of the railways.

Can you walk along the River Wey?

Trail run along the length of the river Wey in Surrey, from Godalming to where it enters the Thames at Weybridge. This route starts at Borough Bridge in Godalming, which is slightly upstream of the start of the navigable river and is where the path starts to give a continuus route to the river Thames.

How long is the wey and arun canal?

The 23 mile Wey and Arun Canal - comprising of the combined Arun Navigation and the Wey and Arun Junction canal - was once the national inland waterway network's only connection to the English Channel.

Can you walk the length of the River Wey?

Trail run along the length of the river Wey in Surrey, from Godalming to where it enters the Thames at Weybridge.

Can you walk the River Arun from Littlehampton to Arundel?

Enjoy a waterside walk along the River Arun from Arundel to Littlehampton on this easy route in West Sussex. The walk runs for a distance of just over 5 miles on a nice, flat riverside footpath. At Littlehampton you can return on foot the same way or catch the train back to Arundel.

Can you walk along the River Arun?

This 3.5 mile walk from Amberley is ideal as a short stroll mixed with plenty of chatting and eating. The walk starts and finishes at Amberley rail station, which is served by trains direct from London Victoria.

Can you walk along Pontcysyllte Aqueduct?

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct walk starts and finishes at the Trevor Basin, at the Northern end of the aqueduct. It follows good paths down from one end of the aqueduct, along the partially wooded banks of the River Dee to the Cefn Viaduct and Ty Mawr Country park.