Walk: Route of the Lost Canal

Guided walk​ led by the Wey & Arun Canal Trust. Approximately 5km/3 miles.

Date: 8th September 2024 - Meet: 2:15pm for 2:30pm start

Between 1816 & 1872 the Wey & Arun Junction Canal formed the final link in a chain of inland waterways connecting London to the English Channel at Littlehampton; this walk introduces participants to the route of the canal from its junction with the River Wey to Bramley, Surrey.

An out-and-back walk, mostly segregated from motor traffic, beginning and ending at WACT’s Information Centre. The route includes part of the alignment of the former Guildford-Horsham railway line (Wey-South and Downs Link paths)

​Any specific walk / conditions issues

As the route is largely on footpaths & footpath/cycleway, walking boots or stout walking shoes are advised

Dogs allowed / not allowed?

Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome

Pre-booking Essential: Book online (see button above) by noon Wednesday 4th September.

Any Travel advice:

Free parking in large lay-by alongside junction of A281 Horsham Road and Trunley Heath Road. Cross Horsham Road on foot via central refuge to Wey-South Path, Information Centre is on the right via ramped boardwalk. There is no Sunday bus service along Horsham Road; Shalford rail station is 1km north via Horsham Road.