Mountain bike trails · South East England
Basingstoke Canal Towpath
In or near Pirbright.
Basingstoke Canal Towpath — a mtb trail in england south east.
Paul E Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Frimley Lodge · 0.6 km
About
Basingstoke Canal Towpath is a mtb trail located in england south east, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Basingstoke Canal Towpath is a mountain biking trail located in South-East England. This route runs alongside the historic Basingstoke Canal, offering a flat and accessible path for cyclists. Visitors can expect a scenic ride through varied landscapes, including woodland and open countryside. The towpath is well-maintained, making it suitable for a range of cycling abilities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3010, -0.7192
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Surrey Heath
- Parish
- Surrey Heath, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU16 6NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Surrey Heath
- Nearest railway station
- Frimley Lodge — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: r162070 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Lakeside Leisure Complex
Hotels · 0.3 km
Frimley Green Windmill
Windmills · 0.4 km
Frimley Lodge Park Railway
Heritage railways · 0.6 km
Elevated Track
Miniature railways · 0.6 km
Deepcut
Villages · 0.8 km
Ground Level Track
Miniature railways · 0.8 km
Mytchett
Museums · 0.9 km
Basingstoke Canal Caravan and Camp Site
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Mytchett
Villages · 1.6 km
Henry Tyndale School
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Mytchett Farm (Mobile Home Park)
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 6Hotels · South East England
Lakeside Leisure Complex
The Lakeside Leisure Complex is a hotel, conferencing, entertainment and associated leisure complex in Frimley Green in west Surrey, England. It hosted the open/men's and women's BDO World Darts Champ
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Frimley Green Windmill
Frimley Green Windmill — a Grade II*-listed windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · South East England
Frimley Lodge Park Railway
The Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway is operated by the Frimley and Ascot Locomotive Club and is located within Frimley Lodge Park, Surrey. The railway consists of two tracks, a ground level and an ele
📷 5Miniature railways · South East England
Elevated Track
Elevated Track — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Miniature railways · South East England
Ground Level Track
Ground Level Track — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Basingstoke Canal Towpath
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · South East England
Lakeside Leisure Complex
The Lakeside Leisure Complex is a hotel, conferencing, entertainment and associated leisure complex in Frimley Green in west Surrey, England. It hosted the open/men's and women's BDO World Darts Champ
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Basingstoke Canal Caravan and Camp Site
Basingstoke Canal Caravan and Camp Site — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Mytchett Farm (Mobile Home Park)
Mytchett Farm (Mobile Home Park) — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Grove Farm Park Mobile Home Park
Grove Farm Park Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Stoney Castle Camping Ground
Stoney Castle Camping Ground — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Furze Hill Camping Ground
Furze Hill Camping Ground — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Tumble Down Dick Pub
The Tumble Down Dick Pub in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
8 And 9 (The Queens Head), The Borough
8 And 9 (The Queens Head), The Borough in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
William Cobbett Public House
William Cobbett Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Withies Inn
The Withies Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basingstoke Canal Towpath?
- Basingstoke Canal Towpath is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU16 6NY), in the parish of Surrey Heath, unparished area.
- What is Basingstoke Canal Towpath?
- Basingstoke Canal Towpath — a mtb trail in england south east.
- How do I get to Basingstoke Canal Towpath?
- The nearest railway station is Frimley Lodge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU16 6NY.
- Is Basingstoke Canal Towpath a protected site?
- Yes — Basingstoke Canal Towpath is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Basingstoke Canal Towpath?
- The nearest railway station is Frimley Lodge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU16 6NY.