5 miles 7 locks
Today we plan a short run.
Today we plan a short run.
Just four hors down to Godalming at the end of the waterway.
Right by our mooring at Bower's Lock is a historic oak. Some say it has stood there for 500 years.
Although its not far to Guildford we plan a short stop at Dapdune Wharf, just north of Guildford.
But there is no space. Perhaps we can make it on the way back.
This was once the HQ of the Wey and Godalming Navigation. There are plenty of exhibits from the canal's history including an orginal Steven grain carrying boat.
Guildford is the largest town on the Navigation and in recent years it has considerably improved its riverside.
There are some great Victorian bridges in the town centre.
After Millmead Lock, the Godalming Navigation begins.
Shortly after the lock comes one of the Navigations two narrow boat hire companies.
The first is Guildford Boathouse.
There is not as much space at Godalming Wharf as you think there might be.
However, we tucked alongside the water point and Elsan Station right next to the Sainsbury site.
What is great about Godalming is there is still a horse drawn barge in service.
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