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Sunbury Lock
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Sunbury Lock — lock on the River Thames in England near Walton-on-Thames in north-west Surrey.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sunbury · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sunbury Lock, the nearest railway station is Sunbury, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is KT12 2JD, and entry is free.
About
Sunbury Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock on the River Thames in England near Walton-on-Thames in north-west Surrey". Coordinates: 51.4051°, -0.4061°.
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Official information
Sunbury Lock is a lock on the River Thames, providing access for boats and serving as a point of interest for visitors. It is part of the Environment Agency's management of waterways and offers scenic views along the river.
From the Wikipedia article
Sunbury Lock is a lock complex of the River Thames in England near Walton-on-Thames in north-west Surrey, the third lowest of forty four on the non-tidal reaches. The complex adjoins the right, southern bank about 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) downstream of the Weir Hotel. The complex is two locks, old and new, and a narrow concrete divide, which are downstream of the original lock built in 1812. The older, hand-operated, was originally built in 1856, seldom used. The newer was opened in 1927 by Lord Desborough. Rollers and a slope adjoins for the portage (hauling) of small boats. The lock adjoins Sunbury Lock Ait. The lock has three associated weirs, upstream. The main weir is between Sunbury Lock Ait and Wheatley's Ait (north); the latter has two other weirs, one is a small part-time weir used in high flows.
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Background
History
The earliest major weir locally was built in 1789 specifically to divert water to create a deeper channel for navigation. In 1927 a second lock was added at Sunbury, which was opened by Lord Desborough, then president of the Thames Conservancy.
Visiting
The lock is inaccessible by road and can be reached along the towpath from The Weir Hotel, Walton-on-Thames. The weir stream and Wheatley's Ait backwater, the Creek, is used for kayaking from the northern bank, between Shepperton and Sunbury-on-Thames.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4051, -0.4061
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Elmbridge
- Parish
- Elmbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT12 2JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Esher and Walton
- Nearest railway station
- Sunbury — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7638997 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sunbury Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sunbury Lock - geograph.org.uk - 1404315.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sunbury Lock?
- Sunbury Lock is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT12 2JD), in the parish of Elmbridge, unparished area.
- What is Sunbury Lock?
- Sunbury Lock — lock on the River Thames in England near Walton-on-Thames in north-west Surrey.
- How do I get to Sunbury Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Sunbury, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT12 2JD.
- Is Sunbury Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Sunbury Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sunbury Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Sunbury, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT12 2JD.