The Godalming Navigation
The Godalming Navigation (Godalming to Guildford) opened in 1765 and is an extension of the Wey Navigation (linking Guildford to the Thames at Weybridge). This opened in 1653 - extremely early for an artificial navigation. Both are now owned by the National Trust following the end of commercial traffic in the 1960's. They are very attractive and peaceful and are a delight to cruise or walk beside.
This is the terminal wharf at Godalming. In the foreground is the horse-drawn trip boat Iona, moored for the night. Though both boats visible are 7 foot wide narrowboats, these navigations are broad barge canals.
The Godalming Navigation
The Godalming Navigation (Godalming to Guildford) opened in 1765 and is an extension of the Wey Navigation (linking Guildford to the Thames at Weybridge). This opened in 1653 - extremely early for an artificial navigation. Both are now owned by the National Trust following the end of commercial traffic in the 1960's. They are very attractive and peaceful and are a delight to cruise or walk beside.
This is the terminal wharf at Godalming. In the foreground is the horse-drawn trip boat Iona, moored for the night. Though both boats visible are 7 foot wide narrowboats, these navigations are broad barge canals.