St. Catherine's Lock is the shallowest on the Wey Navigation and occupies a particularly serene spot. The lock is over 250 years old, and is still happily in use today; if you're lucky, you might see a narrowboat pass through.

There's a significant height difference between the River Thames and the canal's end point in the south – around 85 feet (26 m) – so you'll find a lot of locks if you walk large stretches of the navigation.

ukadventurers

July 18, 2020

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Beautiful place to watch the boats on the lock.

chuk

July 4, 2022

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A charming walk through a variety of landscapes. Save some energy for the end; the only big climb comes 1.5 miles from the finish, levels out for a bit, and then undulates to the car park.

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2. St Martha's Hill, Chilworth Gunpowder Works & the River Wey loop from Shalford

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3. Chantries Wood & Shalford Water Meadows loop — Surrey Hills

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

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

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1. Shalford Water Meadows & Loseley Estate loop — Surrey Hills

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