Route of the Lost Canal

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.

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Date:  Sunday 17th September 

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Time:  Arrive 2.15 pm for a 2.30 pm start; finish around 4.30 pm 

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Meet:  Wey & Arun Canal Trust (WACT) Information Centre, east side of A281 Horsham Road, Shalford GU4 8EQ

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Grid reference for start point: TQ 000462

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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.  

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Description of walk: 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)  

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​Any specific walk conditions / issues: As the route is largely on footpaths and footpath/cycleway walking boots or stout walking shoes are advised.

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Dogs allowed / not allowed?:  Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.

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Length of Walk:  5 km / 3 miles.

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Book: Online via Wey & Arun Canal Trust: https://weyarun.org.uk

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Email:  support@weyandarun.co.uk

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Led by: Members of WACT