Coming events
Due to Red Boards, high flow rates and forecast rain the planned Thames paddle has been replaced by the following paddle:
Sunday 28th January 2024 - Basingstoke Canal, Woking
Organiser: Kevin East – tel: 01932 562111 and 07941 501224 on the day. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please advise if attending.
A new try at a paddle we haven’t done for a few of years due to problems with the original parking. A 7-mile paddle - out to Woking and St Johns (Lock 7), then returning to continue past the start as far Woodham Top Lock (No 6) and back. Lunch stop somewhere enroute.
Canoe/Kayak trolley recommended. Parking at Sheerwater Recreation Ground, Blackmore Cres, Woking GU21 5NZ which has plenty of free parking, no heigh restrictor, away from housing and 250m away on a good path to reach the canal with ok launching points. Parking location TQ 02300 60481, Lat/Lon: 51.33416 -0.53290, W3W: method.shut.wheels.
Directions –the road layout in the Sheerwater Estate has changed and a Sat Nav could be misleading.
- From J 10, M25 , A320 to 5 Ways roundabout, Monument Road, over the canal bridge, first left at TL’s into Albert Drive, just before Asda, turn left into Bateson Way, right onto Blackmoor Crescent that leads to the car park.
- From J 11, M25 via A3, A245 to West Byfleet, left into Albert Drive, beyond Asda turn right into Bateson Way, then as above.
- From Woking town centre follow the signs for Sheerwater and Albert Drive.
Please be ready to trolley your watercraft from the Car Park shortly after 10:00am for a 10:30am launch.