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Canal and Railway

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Route Overview A generally flat, easy walk starting from Brookwood station. The route follows the towpath of the Basingstoke canal passing locks and canal boats. At St. John’s Lye in Woking, the route leaves the canal and heads south across the railway, crossing Hook Heath then rejoining the towpath to return to Brookwood station.


Distance - Full 4.5 miles / 7.2 km
Typical Time - Full 2 hours 15 minutes
Start Point Brookwood Station
End Point as above
Start point grid reference SU 952569 End point grid reference same as start point


Type of Route: Circular Level of walk: Easy
Route Features Historical Interest Plant Interest View Water Wildlife Interest
Accessibility / Facilities Begins near bus route
Begins near parking
Begins near pub
Begins near train station
Ends near bus route
Ends near parking
Ends near pub
Ends near train station
Suitable for Dogs
Terrain PROW (Public Right Of Way)
Public Byways


Route Description A map and detailed description can be downloaded for free from the weblink below.
Terrain Details Flat and fairly well surfaced - boots or shoes recommended.
Access Info / Public Transport Trains run between London Waterloo and Basingstoke, and London Waterloo and Alton, stopping at Brookwood seven days a week (service provided by South West Trains. Buses run between Woking and Guildford via Brookwood station (number 28, provided by Arriva). Buses also connect Woking with Brookwood Station, Frimley and Farnborough (number 48, provided by Countryliner). Parking: Brookwood station has a pay and display car park.
Services / Amenities There are toilets at the station and at the recreation ground near point 5. The Brookwood pub is by the station, and there are a number of shops near point 5.
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