History of the Basingstoke Canal
The Basingstoke Canal is in the south east of England and flows
through the counties of Hampshire and Surrey. It originally ran
from the Hampshire town of Basingstoke to its junction with the
River Wey Navigation in Surrey, 37 miles away.
Today, 32 miles of the original navigation have been restored, from
the Wey Navigation as far as North Warnborough in Hampshire, as a
public amenity catering for boaters, walkers, canoeists, anglers
and naturalists.
It has 29 locks, all but one in Surrey, which together raise the
canal 204ft from the River Wey. You can find more about the
Basingstoke Canal here.
Poulters Bridge
This cache is beside the Poulters Bridge which was originally
built in 1792 but more recently restored in 1977 (Jubilee Year) by
the Crookham Village Association. I placed a cache here as it's a
very picturesque part of the canal and has access to some footpaths
if you want to extend your trip a bit. I recommend cycling as
everyone can cycle along the tow path. And if you have the kids
with you bring some bread - there are always hungry ducks
somewhere.