You're treated to a picturesque scene as you pass Stoke Lock on the River Wey Navigation of a lock, lock-keeper's cottage, and a twinkling river.

The lock was constructed in 1653 and is still in use today!

Mark Saunders

December 23, 2023

Hiking

Stoke Lock is a uniquely historic, well maintained and picturesque lock on the River Wey Navigation. It is situated 2 km northeast of central Guildford in Surrey.

Stoke Lock has …

AlvaroP

May 17, 2020

Hiking

Plenty of birds to watch in the boardwalk nearby (just to the east).

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1. Millmead to Riverside Nature Reserve via River Wey

9.92km

02:31

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. River Wey Navigation Towpath – Riverside Nature Reserve loop from Sutton Place

5.47km

01:23

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Riverside Nature Reserve – River Wey Navigation Towpath loop from Burpham

6.90km

01:46

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 30 m

Weather

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Wednesday 11 March

12°C

5°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Stoke Lock and Lock-Keeper's Cottage

1. Millmead to Riverside Nature Reserve via River Wey

2. River Wey Navigation Towpath – Riverside Nature Reserve loop from Sutton Place

3. Riverside Nature Reserve – River Wey Navigation Towpath loop from Burpham

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