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 both banks along

Military Road. Parking and access at Iden Lock and at lay byes along road. Access to ‘field’ bank at Iden Lock,

half way along stretch at Stone Bridge and at Appledore Dam Farm.

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.