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WIGGONHOLT
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ZK's STORY
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LOCATION
Loxwood
Nearest Postcode:
RH14 0RN
GPS Coordinates:
51.069881N
0.514819W
GPS-OS Coordinate
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Trip Boats Wiggonholt, Zachariah Keppel, Josias Jessop.
wiggonholt approaches lock boat in lock josias jessop

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust runs three trip boats. Now into its fourth season for 2012 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 2012

Public trips in 2012 begin on April 1st 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.

In addition to the scheduled boat trips shown below, there will be the following special cruises.
Public Trips for 2012
1stApril to end October Depart Duration Adult Child  
Saturday 12:30 & 1:30pm 35 mins/50 mins***** £4/£5 £2/£2.50  
2:30pm* 3h:30m* £12 £6 Booking
advised
Sunday & Bank Holiday
Mondays		 12:30, 1:30pm & 2:30pm 35 mins/50 mins***** £4/£5 £2/£2.50  
3:30pm** 1h:30m** £7 £3.50 Booking
advised

**** Subject to water levels.

* The 'Enthusiasts Trip' which turns around below Drungewick lock.

** The 'Sunday Outing' which includes two locks.

Any 'Special' trips, including the Santa cruises, the Easter Bunny cruises 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 27 Maximum 12
Weekdays 1h:30m @ £250 1h:30m @ £120 1h:30m @ £70
2h:30m @ £280 2h:00m @ £140 2h:00m @ £90
3h:30m @ £315 3h:00m @ £160 3h:00m @ £110
4h:15m @ £350 3h:30m @ £180 3h:30m @ £130
Weekend 1h:30m @ £280 1h:30m @ £140 1h:30m @ £80
2h:30m @ £315 2h:00m @ £160 2h:00m @ £100
3h:30m @ £345 3h:00m @ £180 3h:00m @ £120
4h:15m @ £385 3h:30m @ £200 3h:30m @ £140

*** 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).


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