WINTER WORKS PROGRAMME 2026/2027 –

Posted on August 7, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

LOCK CLOSURE NOTICE

Papercourt Lock: 08.00hrs Monday 9 November to 08.00hrs Monday 30 November 2026

-New top and bottom gates and cill repair

Millmead Lock: 08.00hrs Monday 18 January to 08.00hrs Monday 1 February 2027.

-Cill repair and balance replacement

Work programme and schedule subject to change due to weather and flood events.

E: riverwey@nationaltrust.org.uk

T: 01483 561389

You can also check the latest river conditions by calling Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigations office 01483 561389 (recorded message not updated at weekends)

10.06.2026 Water level at Millbrook, Guildford -Update

Posted on June 10, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

10.30hrs As of last night the coffer dam/stop logs are now in place at Millbrook and as of this morning the team will start bringing the levels back up. 

We would like to thank you all for your cooperation during this period as we are very aware that the low levels caused some of you issues. 

Please do note though that, once up, the levels will remain at approx. 50mm below the normal for the remainder of the project.

We would also like to clarify a couple of points:

  1. The contractors are very consciously working to limit the impact to boaters and are, where possible, allowing craft to pass and then moving materials over the Navigation when it is clear.  If needed they will hold boats back for about 10-15mins but for them, this is a last resort.
  2. Unless you hear it from us, the Navigation is remaining open.  There may be temporary hold ups while materials are moved, but any closures will be planned in advance and communicated ahead of time. 

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only)

New Thames Lock opening hours 2026

Posted on December 5, 2025 by riverweyconditionsnt

27.09.2026. Navigation Restriction – Fallen Tree – Stoke Lock.

Posted on September 27, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

13:15 Fallen tree partially blocking the navigation, approx 800m downstream of Stoke Lock. Paasable with extreme caution.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

17.09.2026 NAVIGATION RESTRICTION-FALLEN TREE UNSTEAD – UPDATE

Posted on September 17, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

18.09.2026 13:28. The fallen tree has now been cleared, navigation now clear.

14.55hrs The fallen tree across the Navigation, 50m downstream of the Horse Bridge at Unstead, is now passible with care.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

17.09.2026 NAVIGATION RESTRICTION-FALLEN TREE UNSTEAD

Posted on September 17, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

10.55hrs There is a fallen tree across the Navigation, 50m downstream of the Horse Bridge at Unstead. Not passible

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

09.09.2026 CONTRACTORS – ST CATHERINE’S LOCK

Posted on September 9, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

Please be aware contractors, River and Canal Services are on site at St Catherine’s Lock, to remove and replace the lower lock landing. The lock will remain operational during this work.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is completed.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only)

02.09.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – FALLEN TREE BRANCH – CARTBRIDGE – UPDATE

Posted on September 2, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

15.40hrs – The fallen branch across the Navigation, just downstream of Cartbridge, Send has now been cleared.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

01.09.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – FALLEN TREE – UPDATE

Posted on September 1, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

16:30hrs – The fallen tree upstream of Thames Lock has now been cleared.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

31.08.26 – GODALMING WHARF – WATER TAPS – UPDATE

Posted on August 31, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

16:15hrs – The water taps at Godalming Wharf are now usable again.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

31.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – FALLEN TREE

Posted on August 31, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

15:10hrs – There is a fallen tree across the Navigation and the towpath just upstream of Thames Lock. It is passable with care.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

30.08.26 – GODALMING WHARF – WATER TAPS

Posted on August 30, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

13:55hrs – The water taps at Godalming Wharf are currently unusable.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).

28.08.26 – NAVIGATION RESTRICTION – FALLEN TREE BRANCH – CARTBRIDGE SEND

Posted on August 28, 2026 by riverweyconditionsnt

12.45hrs – Report of a fallen branch across the navigation 50m downstream of Cartbridge, Send. It is passable with care.

For further information call Thames Lock 01932 843106 or the Navigation office (office hours only).