Summer evening cruise from Odiham.
Join us for a relaxing cruise along the canal on a summer’s evening. Enjoy the scenery, watch the sun set and maybe take some stunning photographs, weather permitting. The Skipper will pause for any good photo opportunities.
Why not bring a picnic tea. The fully licensed bar and galley will be open serving a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and souvenirs.
* Departs from Colt Hill wharf, Odiham, RG29 1DH
* Google link here
* Please arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the trip departs.
* The canal at Colt Hill is signposted down London Road at the eastern end of the High Street. Pass the Waterwitch pub and then cross Colt Hill Bridge, then turn right into the free public car park at the end of the road.
* Toilet on board
* Except for assistance dogs, we regret that dogs cannot be taken on public trips
* Please note that access into John Pinkerton is by five steps down from the rear deck, with handrails on each side. There is no mechanical lift for wheelchair users.
* For your safety, please wear suitable footwear (no high heels)
Cruises take longer if the water level is low.
Check the latest situation on our Status page so you can plan ahead.
* Public Trips terms and conditions are here
Natural England has designated this stretch of the canal as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). Not only is it a local recreational amenity but is also a notable wildlife habitat.
The alkaline water from the chalk springs at the western end of the canal mixing with the acidic water as the canal passes through the Surrey heathlands, has given rise to one of the largest varieties of aquatic plants and invertebrates in the United Kingdom.
Things to look out for include: kingfishers, herons, swans, ducks, geese, moorhens, damselflies and dragonflies
