United Kingdom
England
South East England
Surrey
Guildford
Shalford
St. Catherine's Lock
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Surrey
Guildford
Shalford
St. Catherine's Lock
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 103 out of 104 hikers
Location: Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom
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.
April 13, 2022
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.
July 4, 2022
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