Loxwood Link

The Wey & Arun Canal originally ran for some 23 miles from Shalford near Godalming to Pallingham Quay near Pulborough, and linked the Rivers Way and Arun. Its historic significance is that, by linking the two rivers, it created a navigable link between the River Thames at Weybridge and the South Coast at Littlehampton.

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is currently engaged in the not-inconsiderable task of restoring this historic waterway route from London to the English Channel and Portsmouth. With the support of many local groups and authorities agreement has so far been reached for restoration work on about half the original length.

Since the opening of the rebuilt Drungewick Aqueduct in 2003, the length of the Loxwood Link is now just under 2.5 miles. The southern terminus for boat trips is the winding hole just south of Drungewick Lock.

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is currently engaged in the mammoth task of reinstating the canal crossing of the main road in Loxwood. This will extend the Loxwood Link further towards Devils Hole Lock (already rebuilt) and open the way to future expansion towards the Surrey border.

The Trust is based at the Loxwood end of the restored section and at the weekends it runs short 45min boat trips and longer 3hr round-trips to Drungewick Lane and back aboard its boat Zachariah Keppel.

Though not currently navigable, the complete route of the former Wey & Arun Canal is walkable, and passes through some of the prettiest scenery anywhere on the canal network. Contact the Wey & Arun Canal Trust on 01403 752403.

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