Places to Explore

On this page you will find places that are definitely worth to visit and discover along the Basingstoke Canal. New exciting places and activities will be added here so you can come back regularly for the inspiration for new adventures.

Suggested Places/Activities to Discover

Boat Trips on the Canal

Why not explore the canal from the comfort of a pleasure boat? The Society operates two trip boats, The John Pinkerton II operates from Odiham hosting up to 50 guests and Kitty, operates from The Town Wharf in Woking, up to 12 guests. Trips operate from March to October with John Pinkerton Public Trips starting after Easter. You can book a charter trip, public trip or themed trip.

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Other Boat Trip Companies

The Basingstoke Canal Authority also operate pleasure trips on their boat. You can book from the Canal Centre at Mytchett.

Galleon Marine operate trips and hire narrow boats for a day or longer breaks.

The Accessible Boating Association invites those with socialising or mobility difficulties to enjoy day trips or longer cruises on their two specially equipped boats.