Wey & Arun Trust acquire land for canal restoration

Published: Monday, 07 January 2019

THE Wey & Arun Canal Trust is set to embark on a major volunteer-led restoration.

This project is thanks to the acquisition of a 900 metre stretch of abandoned canal near Bramley in Surrey. 

 Bamley2019Particularly picturesque

The Birtley Reach area of the canal is particularly picturesque thanks to its position on a slope between the Downs Link Path above (which follows the route of the former Horsham-Guildford railway) and the Cranleigh Waters in the valley below.

The Trust is planning to create a new circular canalside walk linking to the Downs Link, providing an attractive amenity for locals and visitors, with Bramley Link manager Philip Oliver explaining:

A lot of work to do

"There is a lot of work to do, but when restored this area will undoubtedly be an asset for Bramley and for Surrey. We are grateful to the owners of Westland Farm for their support and foresight, and the Trust member who made the purchase possible.

“We look forward to giving the public access to this beautiful waterside path and to the restored canal itself, while also improving the environmental value of the land.”

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