Lost Canal & surrounding woodlands

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Overview

A leisurely flat walk along the Wey & Arun Canal, including adjacent woodlands, the walk is predominantly flat with one gentle incline.

The start point is the Forestry Commission car park in Sidney Wood, which is helpfully not sign posted and almost hidden away. Please refer to map for location.

All those wishing to attend the walk must have an ICE (in case of emergency) card.
You can download the card from this link, alternatively see last photo for ICE card.
https://www.eastyorkshireramblers.org.uk/images/area/pdfs/ICE_Card_-_Jan_2022_webversion.pdf

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 108.5m / 356ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 02635 35062
Nearest postcode:: GU6 8HU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

The start point is the Forestry Commission car park in Sidney Wood, which is helpfully not sign posted and almost hidden away. Please refer to map for location.

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