It has been a site of special scientific interest since 1979. Take a walk along the banks of the river wey at elstead with the compliments of farnham angling society. Britains navigable waterways inland waterways association. The river wey wey navigation is a small river and is part of the river wey. River wey navigation alan hunt geograph britain and.
North from the intersection of the river wey with the north downs way national trail, first the wey south pathgodalming navigation and then from millmead lock su995491 in guildford the wey navigation forms the route of the e2 eroute up to the thames and this is marked on os mapping as e2 eldr. The river wey, is surreys oldest waterway, it runs for 15 and a half miles. In the pretty village of shalford you could visit the seahorse pub for some refreshments on the route. The farm also grows watercress, which can normally only be done in good quality water.
River wey navigations boat hire andboat trips byfleet boat club 01932 340828 dapdune wharf 01483 5689 farncombe boat house 01483 426 godalming packet boat company01483 414938 pubs along the navigations 1. The sheep walk and river wey navigation path is a 12. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of river wey navigation. Mar 04, 2015 river wey navigation pyrford nick todaro. Sir richard weston lived at sutton place, just to the north of guildford. Built in 1653 it is one of the earliest canals in the country. This is a routemap template for the wey and godalming navigations, a uk waterway for a key to symbols, see the waterways legend for information on using this template, refer to wikipedia. The lammas lands is a green space meadow within which the river wey flows.
Find paddling routes, trails, launches and services along the river wey here. The wey navigation reached as far as the town wharf, just downstream of the bridge. River wey and godalming navigations and dapdune wharf on. Details of pubs riverside or a short distance from the river wey between weybridge and goldalming showing location including postcode, map, telephone number and servicesfacilities available. Most of the course is in the builtup area of weymouth, running through the former villages now suburbs of upwey, broadwey, nottington, and radipole. Waterway gazetteer for river wey wey navigation canalplanac. In 1760 another act of parliament was obtained for a navigation upstream to godalming. You start off in godalming and pass guildford, sutton park, pyrford and byfleet before finishing in weybridge where you can pick up the thames path. Measuring 87 miles, the river wey offers a very picturesque paddle. River wey navigation pub guide pub guide all the canal.
It rises in upwey, where the spring forms upwey wishing well, at the foot of the south dorset downs, a ridge of chalk hills that separate weymouth from dorchester. River wey and godalming navigations centre 4981 e 144608 n conservation area waverley borough council the burys godalming surrey gu7 1hr telephone. Click the map for large scale mapping change to interactive map grid square tq0357, 70 images more nearby. River wey navigations the back story national trust. Both waterways are in surrey and are owned by the national trust. These are unprecedented times and the national trust wey and godalming navigations has been working hard to make sure our response to the covid19 coronavirus pandemic follows government advice, in the best interests of the health of our staff and volunteers, visitors and all river users. The whole of the route is suitable for walkers while cyclists can enjoy a super waterside section in guildford. Theres lots of information about how to use our locks, navigation notes and more. Follow the river wey navigation towpath from godalming to the river thames at weybridge on this super waterside walk. Download our easy instructions on how to make a constellation tube and. Passing through narrow lanes at first it may be better to use residential streets at the start, and then along a narrow towpath, it soon widens.
The wey valley offers a rich source of interest and natural beauty, the meandering waterway follows the yellow fields on the north downs and passes under the dappled shade of willow trees. Until the 17 th century the river wey s meandering made it all but useless as a practical means of transport. The godalming extension involved enlarging the centre arch of guildfords town bridge and dredging out the ford alongside it to allow the barges to pass. Published about 12 years ago by dorset county council the brochure contains details to make walking the river a more interesting experience. Site map heres an easy view of the structure of this web site. Professional eel trappers would use funnel nets to take their catch, and one assumes these wrigglers were sent to. Locks on the river thames have been added to the map. It has been between these levels for at least 152 days in the past year.
The river wey, guildford in the 1970s from unique 8mm film duration. Across england and wales our 2,000 miles of canals and rivers flow through cities, past homes, alongside offices and out into glorious countryside, bringing wellbeing opportunities to millions. The river wey was one of the first rivers in britain to become fully navigable, it opened to commercial river barges in 1653. The sheep walk and river wey navigation path surrey. Sitting on the river wey and nestled in the surrey hills, the town dates back to saxon times when there was a ford that allowed travellers to cross the river. This routes follows a canal towpath the wey navigation. Deeds granting wey navigation to the national trust. River wey information for boat users national trust. Map of portuguese navigators and navigations brindleyplace bridge over the birmingham canal. River wey and basingstoke canal cruising map in acrobat pdf format. Commercial traffic ceased as late as 1983 and the wey navigation and the godalming navigations were donated. Surrey river wey navigation new inn, send to fig of 8. Map of the wey navigations please allow this map time to load explore the map for hotspots to provide you with a springboard to dive into your selected part of the river.
One of the oldest river navigations in the country, the river wey navigation was created between 1651 and 1653 to offer guildford merchants a magic highway to london the a3 of its day. Learn more about visiting the river wey, godalming navigations and dapdune wharf. Weybridge locks and levels via river wey navigation path. Released 30052018 download the iphoneipad version of open canal map. This is a route map template for the wey and godalming navigations, a uk waterway for a key to symbols, see the waterways legend for information on using this template, refer to wikipedia. All map points, rivers, and canals information will appear in this section here. Suggested launch site launch from the towpath easily into the navigation, either by the pub or, if parked further up, opposite the footpath. River tees river thames tidal navigation port of london authority river thames nontidal navigation environment agency river trent trent and mersey canal. Until the 17 th century the river weys meandering made it all but useless as a practical means of transport. Aug 30, 2017 the scheme is designed to maintain the river weys navigation water levels, but also complement the river wey flood alleviation schemes. Explore the map for hotspots to provide you with a springboard to dive into your selected part of the river. North from the intersection of the river wey with the north downs way national trail, first the weysouth pathgodalming navigation and then from millmead lock su995491 in guildford the wey navigation forms the route of the e2 eroute up to the thames and this is marked on os mapping as e2 eldr. Theres a fine menu and an attractive outdoor space thats ideal for a spot of al fresco dining when the sun makes a welcomed appearance. The usual range of the river wey at guildford is between 1.
It has been between these levels for 90% of the time since monitoring began. Papercourt lock and lock keepers cottage on the picturesque river wey navigation in surrey, uk. You can also download our annual, visitor and portable licences here. It was the brainchild of sir richard weston, who came from a family with extensive estates in surrey and who was determined to make this part of the county. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Route diagram templatecatalog of pictograms suitable instructions belong here please add to uk. Click the map for large scale mapping change to interactive map grid square tq0562, 77 images more nearby. The river wey navigation connects to the basingstoke canal at west byfleet. Map of river wey navigation in 18971909 map of river wey navigation in. The wey navigation, as seen today, was really a considerable engineering exercise, and predated the canal age by some 100 years.
Maps for download in a choice of acrobat pdf and memorymap qct formats. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Riverside path 2 stretches of picturesque open countryside seperated by historic guildford. The wey was one of the first rivers in england to be made navigable. At one time serving as home to the royal mint, the towns prosperity took off with the completion of the wey navigation in 1653, opening up a trade route to the river thames. The maps are available for instant download and, with monthly. River wey navigation pub guide details of pubs riverside or a short distance from the river wey between weybridge and goldalming showing location including postcode, map, telephone number and servicesfacilities available. Weybridge locks and levels via river wey navigation path is a 4. The wey and godalming navigations guildford, surrey, uk. This is the worlds most installed offline turnbyturn gps navigation app. You can also move the map around with your mouse when it is zoomed in. Recently discovered in the society archives is this guide to walks along the river. The river wey navigation and godalming navigation together provide a 20mile 32 km continuous navigable route from the river thames near weybridge via guildford to godalming commonly called the wey navigation.
It lies to the south east of the settlement of godalming and allows unrestricted views of the town from this direction. The typical recent level of the river wey at guildford over the past 12 months has been between 1. The wey navigation runs from the junction with the river thames at shepperton to guildford, where it is joined by the godalming navigation, which runs to a terminus at godalming. River wey navigation c robin webster geograph britain. Comprising of three sections, somerset bridge, woodside farm and broomfield cottage this. The spring water of the wey is used by the upwey fish farm. River wey and godalming navigations and dapdune wharf. We started and finished at the anchor in pyrford, which meant we had the section on the navigation, from weybridge, which is a bit of a slog, right at the end. River wey navigation alan hunt geograph britain and ireland. Open canal map free uk canal and river map for desktop. Much has changed since 1653 when the wey navigation was the new, easy.
The national trust welcomes you to the river wey and godalming navigations running through the heart of surrey over 350 years of history today, the leisurely pace of the navigations contrasts with the speed of the railways and motorways that link london and guildford. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. It is fully accessible to the public and provides a pleasant walk viewing nature. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Radipole lake is a national nature reserve run by the royal society for the protection of birds. Route diagram template for pictograms used, see wikipedia.
River wey navigation taken 5 years ago, near to byfleet, surrey, great britain this is 1 of 5 images, with title river wey navigation in this square. Look out for water voles, otters and kingfishers, all quite rare but do exist. After a few miles it passes under the m25 and leave surburbia behind. Use the green file icon next to the toggle if you want to open another dedicated river or canal page with relevant licensing information. Click or tap a point on the map to display the information. Next time ill follow colins instructions and start at new haw. Today the wey river, godalming navigations and dapdune wharf provide almost 20 miles of waterside walking paths and a haven for wildlife, just a short drive from london. Search results for navigations stock photos and images 4,025 page 1 of 41. Wey navigation guildford to ripley a moderate walk riverside starting and finishing in surrey, england, about 11. Zoom in to the map to see more information about an area, including nearby facilities on and by the water. The scheme is designed to maintain the river weys navigation water levels, but also complement the river wey flood alleviation schemes.
Below is an interactive map of the river wey that lets you zoom in and out and move around the map using the controls at the bottom right hand corner. River wey and godalming navigations conservation area. It starts at the thames by weybridge train station about 1km south. Download gpx for most handhelds and apps, including orux, locus and backcountry navigator. Oct 12, 2017 take a walk along the banks of the river wey at elstead with the compliments of farnham angling society.
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