About The Camp
Where is it?
Near Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey – close to the West Sussex border
Contacts
If you want to find out more about any of our Canal Camp working holidays, please get in touch.| Phone | 01494 783453 extn 607 |
| [email protected] |
Camp Ref CC2024-03
The Wey & Arun Canal Trust aims to reopen the entire through route from the River Wey Navigation, from just upstream of Guildford to the River Arun and the South Coast. Several significant lengths have been completed, including the Loxwood Link length of around three miles and five locks plus shorter sections from Malham to Newbridge, on the summit at Dunsfold, and elsewhere. Both of the projects supported by 2024 Canal Camps will be helping to close the gaps between these existing restored sections.
Following completion of the two new lift bridges and restored canal at Birtley, the Trust is keen to extend this section southwards. The new lock and bridge (replacing missing structures) represent a major step in this direction.
The work on this Camp, and the next week, will start a project to build a brand new traditional style brick arch bridleway bridge (and later a new lock), including creating formwork, reinforcing, pouring concrete, bricklaying and machinery work.
Fully booked
Event Dates
29th June to 6th July
Location
Dunsfold, Surrey
Restoration
Wey and Arun Canal Camp 2024 – week 1 (Rooks Hill Bridge)
Camp Ref CC2024-03
The Wey & Arun Canal Trust aims to reopen the entire through route from the River Wey Navigation, from just upstream of Guildford to the River Arun and the South Coast. Several significant lengths have been completed, including the Loxwood Link length of around three miles and five locks plus shorter sections from Malham to Newbridge, on the summit at Dunsfold, and elsewhere. Both of the projects supported by 2024 Canal Camps will be helping to close the gaps between these existing restored sections.
Following completion of the two new lift bridges and restored canal at Birtley, the Trust is keen to extend this section southwards. The new lock and bridge (replacing missing structures) represent a major step in this direction.
The work on this Camp, and the next week, will start a project to build a brand new traditional style brick arch bridleway bridge (and later a new lock), including creating formwork, reinforcing, pouring concrete, bricklaying and machinery work.
Details
Activity
Formwork, reinforcement, concreting, brickwork, and maybe plant work.
Accommodation
Local village hall
Cost
£80
