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Paddle the Basingstoke Canal at Runway's end

Hampshire County Council
All abilities

All abilities

Canoeing

Canoeing

Kayaking

Kayaking

Paddle Boarding

Paddle Boarding

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Take a gentle paddle along the Basingstoke Canal as it meanders its way through Hampshire. Starting in an isolated spot literally at the end of Farnborough runway, your only competition for parking will be plane spotters. From here either head West to Fleet, or East towards Aldershot and Ash.

Hire equipment

Hire equipment

Hire equipment

General Information
Licence required

You need a canal license to use the canal, either from the Basingstoke Canal Authority or British Canoeing membership.

Suitable for dogs

No restrictions on dogs but clearly you take dogs with you at your own risk (and theirs).

No refreshments on site.

No refreshments on site.

No toilets available

No toilets available on site.

Camping

No camping options nearby.

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For more information visit the Hants Council Basingstoke Website Canal page.

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Pavilion Rd, Aldershot GU11 2HL, UK

Free parking

Free parking at next to the entry point.  Popular with plane spotters but still usually plenty of space.

Not easily accessible by public transport.

Not easily accesible by public transport.





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