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

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

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

02:30

9.77km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.82 km

View of the River Wey at Sutton Place

Highlight • River

Here the pleasant towpath, clear waterway access, mature trees, intriguing entrance drive and delightful water meadows combine to give a peaceful and invigorating scene that is arguably one of the best on the River Wey Navigation!

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4.92 km

Broadoak Bridge and Pippers Point

Highlight • Bridge

Situated just over a kilometer downstream from Bowers Lock, Broadoak Bridge and Pippers Point are two notable features on the River Wey Navigation. Being located next to each other these features combine sensibly into one highlight.

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6.03 km

Bowers Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crossing the metal 'Bowers Footbridge' below Bowers Lock is a highlight of walking the River Wey Navigation between Guildford and Weybridge.

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6.11 km

Bowers Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Bowers Lock is an historic, picturesque and well maintained lock on the River Wey Navigation. It is located near to the northeast boundary of Guildford in Surrey.

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6.19 km

Bowers Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

About 70 m southwest of Bowers Lock next to the River Wey Navigation footpath there is an ancient hollow oak tree bound by a large iron hoop.

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6.98 km

River Wey Navigation Towpath

Highlight • Trail

My favourite stretch of tow path. Really beautiful. A little rooty in places, but fast rolling and wide enough to pass pedestrians without too much faff. I rode 700x38c tyres and was fine.

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7.63 km

Riverside Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful wetland and woodland that makes up Riverside Nature Reserve in Guildford.

The reserve is home to a number of plant, animal, and rare bird species, including kingfishers, herons, and warblers.

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8.06 km

Stoke Lock and Lock-Keeper's Cottage

Highlight • Structure

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!

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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.47 km

1.18 km

797 m

747 m

576 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.62 km

1.45 km

1.26 km

1.13 km

1.08 km

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

14°C

4°C

5 %

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

View of the River Wey at Sutton Place

Broadoak Bridge and Pippers Point

Bowers Footbridge

Bowers Lock

Bowers Oak

River Wey Navigation Towpath

Riverside Nature Reserve

Stoke Lock and Lock-Keeper's Cottage

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