Royal Military Canal

From the confluence with the Rother

at Iden Lock (TN32 7QE,

O.S. Ref 936 245)

to Appledore Dam (O.S.Ref. 953 285)

Circa 3 miles north bank along

Military Road. Parking and access at Iden Lock and at lay byes along road.

Slow flowing. 25 yards wide, 3 to 6 feet deep. A very productive water at times, especially for silver fish in the afternoon/evening. Can be weedy in summer, and difficult in winter when levels are dropped very low for flood defence reasons. Water clearly signposted with RFA signs. Species present: Carp, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Tench, Pike, Eel.