Placid Water Touring

Back to the Basingstoke Canal

The last Pool Session for this season will be Wednesday 11th April. We will be back on the open water from Wednesday 18th April.

On most Wednesdays we paddle on the Basingstoke Canal and meet at 7pm at Colt Hill, Odiham. We are generally finished by 9pm (finish time depends on daylight.)

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Canoe Trails in Hampshire

Touring kayakA series of leaflets describing canoe trails in Hampshire can be be downloaded here.

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Paddling Safely on the Canal


Basingstoke CanalDuring the summer when we are paddling on canals and rivers and have a couple of months away from the confines of the pool, it is important that we pay particular attention of the abilities and requirements of the whole group. Here are a few ground rules:

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Access to Local Rivers and Canals

A brief reminder that a licence is required for most local rivers and canals:

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Protect the Environment

Basingstoke CanalBe sure to:

  • Leave the environment as you find it. 
  • Take your litter home with you.  
  • Keep noise to a minimum.  
  • Do not damage bankside vegetation when launching or landing.  
  • Where possible keep to any designated paths or launching points.  
  • Canoe a safe distance away from wildlife