Heatwave halts Wey and Arun Canal boat trips

Heatwave conditions have led to the halting of boat trips on the Wey and Arun Canal.
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The Way & Arun Canal Trust, which has a centre at Loxwood, says that trips are having to be postponed until September because of low water levels in the canal.

A spokesperson said: “We hope to be back up and running as soon as conditions allow.”

Low water levels on the Wey & Arun Canal have led to the cancellation of boat tripsLow water levels on the Wey & Arun Canal have led to the cancellation of boat trips
Low water levels on the Wey & Arun Canal have led to the cancellation of boat trips

Meanwhile, the trust says it is taking bookings for its special ‘Santa Cruises’ which run throughout December.