Wey & Arun Canal- Trip Boats

	THE WEY & ARUN CANAL 'London's Lost Route to the Sea'

WIGGONHOLT

Pictures of Wiggonholt being launched and under construction
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LOCATION
Loxwood

Nearest Postcode:
RH14 0RN
GPS Coordinates:
51.069881N
0.514819W
GPS-OS Coordinate
Converter.

Trip Boats Wiggonholt, Zachariah Keppel, Josias Jessop.

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust runs three trip boats. Now into its second season for 2010 is our electrically powered boat Wiggonholt! This brand new boat is wider than a conventional narrowboat and can accommodate up to 50 passengers. It has an access lift for passengers with mobility difficulties. (Please note that mobility impaired passengers should make themselves known to the boat crew or ticket office at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.)

The boats cruise along the idyllic Loxwood Link section of the canal on the Surrey/West Sussex border.

Public trips take place every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.

CRUISES for 2010

Public trips in 2010 begin on Saturday, April 10, 2010 and run until the end of October.

Unless indicated otherwise, all boat trips depart from the jetty to the rear of the Onslow Arms in Loxwood, RH14 0RD. (Map). A large car and coach park for canal visitors is available beyond the Onslow Arms car park.

Public Trips for 2010
April 10 to end October 2010	Depart	Duration	Adult	Child
Saturday	12:30 & 1:30pm	35 mins	£4	£2
Saturday	2:30pm*	3h:30m*	£12	£6	Booking advised
Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays	12:30, 1:30pm & 2:30pm	35 mins	£4	£2
Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays	3:30pm**	1h:30m**	£6	£3	Booking advised

* This is the 'Enthusiasts Trip' which turns around below Drungewick lock.

** This is a 'Sunday Outing' which includes two locks.

Any 'Special' trips, including the Santa cruises, the Easter Bunny cruises, the Midsummer Soiree and other themed trips, require pre-booking via the office (weekday mornings)

Private charter bookings are also available - an ideal way to celebrate a birthday, a special occasion, or a corporate event.

Private Charter

Our Boats Wiggonholt*** Zachariah Keppel Josias Jessop

Seats Maximum 50 Maximum 30 Maximum 12

Weekdays 1h:30m @ £255 1h:30m @ £120 1h:30m @ £70

2h:30m @ £260 2h:00m @ £140 2h:00m @ £90

3h:30m @ £295 3h:00m @ £160 3h:00m @ £110

Weekend 1h:30m @ £260 1h:30m @ £140 1h:30m @ £80

2h:30m @ £295 2h:00m @ £160 2h:00m @ £100

3h:30m @ £330 3h:00m @ £180 3h:00m @ £120

*** Our electric boat offers flexibility for seating and table arrangement. It has an access lift for wheelchairs and mobility impaired passengers.

Catering may be arranged with the Onslow Arms, bring your own food or use an outside caterer - just ask and we can tailor the trips to suit you!

Landing stage with free car and coach parking behind the Onslow Arms, Loxwood, West Sussex.

We also have a self-drive dayboat the "Pete Wynn" available for hire to WACT members which is suitable for 4 people maximum. This boat is powered by an electric outboard and allows the canal to be explored with minimal disturbance to the wildlife.

All skippers and crew are members of the Wey & Arun Canal Trust and are volunteers. Our boats have to undergo regular safety inspection by the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency - an executive agency of the Department for Transport). Skippers are in possession of a current Boatmaster's Licence issued by the MCA - so you are in safe hands!

For further information, and for bookings, contact - (UK) 01403 752403 (weekday mornings + answerphone).

Last updated Saturday, 05 June, 2010

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