Your views on the canal and the Society
This is a survey about your visits to the Basingstoke Canal in Hampshire and Surrey, and about The Basingstoke Canal Society - and we are really keen to hear your views. This survey will take around 5 minutes to complete.  The responses are anonymous and we will use the information to guide the Society's plans and activities.

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Let's start by thinking about your visits to the canal - and by this, we mean visits to the towpath and/or activities on the water.
How often do you tend to visit the Basingstoke Canal? *
Thinking about your visits to the canal over the year, do you tend to... *
How far do you live from the canal? *
How have your visits to the canal in the last year changed, compared to the previous year, if at all? *
What are your main reasons for visiting the canal? *
Main reason
Other reasons
No, not for this reason
Walking
Walking the dog(s)
Running
Cycling
To enjoy the scenery
Taking photographs
Bird/wildlife watching
To enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
Look at historical features - e.g. locks, tunnels
Look at narrow boats
Hire a narrow boat
Go on a boat trip
Fishing
Canoeing or kayaking
Paddle boarding
Who do you typically visit the canal with? *
Yes, I typically visit...
No, I don't typically visit...
On my own
With my partner
With other adult relatives
With children
With friends
With a group, club or society
How do you feel about the canal, compared to other outdoor places you might visit? *
Why do you choose to visit the Basingstoke Canal, instead of other outdoor places you could visit? *
Yes, this is why I choose the canal instead of other places
No, this is not why
Near to my home
Convenient to get to
Easy to park
Can get there without a car
Free to visit
Pleasant views and scenery
Pleasure of being by the water
Interesting historical features, e.g. locks, tunnels
Variety of attractive plants
Variety of attractive wildlife
Good access to the water for activities
Good routes and space for activities once on the water
Quiet and peaceful area
Not many other people around
Friendly and sociable area
The area feels safe
Paths are well maintained
Good area for my dog(s) to enjoy
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