As we approach the midway point in the year Kitty and her crew have delivered an outstanding achievement. We are on track to have carried well over 1,000 passengers by the end of July, with a forecast of 400 passengers (our best ever) for the month of July alone. As in previous years we are […]
Cruises on John Pinkerton are currently taking about 3.5 hours due to low canal water level;all are going eastwards to Barley Mow, Winchfield. We look forward to welcoming our visitors on board our boats and reassure passengers that safety is paramount, and we continue to maintain our high level of biosecurity and cleaning. If you […]
The Basingstoke Canal Authority today issued this update regarding the ongoing effects the hot weather is having on the canal. From Fiona Shipp, Canal Manager, BCA With the hot weather, water levels in the Mytchett pound (between Ash lock and Deepcut lock 28) have continued to reduce without any substantial feed of water. We have […]
To enable the flying displays at the Farnborough International Airshow, the Canal navigation and towpath will be CLOSED to all users between Eelmoor bridge and Norris bridge in Hampshire, during the times below. This includes all towpath users (walkers, runners, dog walkers, cyclists, anglers etc.) and all water users (including canoes, kayaks and paddleboards and […]
Join us on an evening cruise on the Basingstoke Canal and let us transport you to Italy ( gastronomically speaking!) Think of Italian food and mozzarella, prosciutto, passata, prosecco and limoncello come to mind. BUT, this is just the thin end of the Parmigiano Reggiano! This evening you can enjoy the carefully selected, delicious flavours […]
Fiona Shipp Canal Manager Basingstoke Canal Authority “Dear All, Based on current water levels I am giving you 24hrs notice that we will be closing Ash Lock as of 5pm tomorrow (Fri 24th June). It will then be locked and caulked to preserve water levels in the Hampshire Pound. Please ensure that you have moved […]
At the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2022, the membership voted on and passed with a significant majority two special resolutions. These were: THAT the registered (that is, the formal, official) name of the Company be changed to The Basingstoke Canal Society THAT with effect from the conclusion of the meeting the [new] Articles of Association …. […]
As a result of the recent hot weather, and the continued lack of depth of water in the canal, our trips are taking a lot longer to complete. All those booked on charters and public trips are advised to allow at least 3.5 hours, and occasionally 4 hours for their trip. We apologise for this, […]