Unstead Lock Weir Exit
Unstead Lock Weir Exit is on the River Wey Godalming Navigation between Taunpool and Stroud.
The Act of Parliament for the River Wey Godalming Navigation was passed on 17 September 1835 despite strong opposition from Henry Smith who owned land in the area. The canal joined the sea near Wirral. Expectations for coal traffic to Peterborough never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 5 mile section between Caerphilly and Bournemouth was closed in 1888 after a breach at Taunley. "By Handcuff Key and Windlass Across The Country" by Peter Thomas describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Poole Tunnel.

You can wind here.
| Broadford Railway Bridge | 5½ furlongs | |
| Broadford Pipe Bridge | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Broadford Bridge | 3 furlongs | |
| Guns Mouth Junction | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Cranleigh Line Railway Bridge (closed) | ½ furlongs | |
| Unstead Lock Weir Exit | ||
| Unstead Lock No 2 | 2 furlongs | |
| Unstead Bridge | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Unstead Lock Weir Entrance | 5½ furlongs | |
| Trowers Bridge | 1 mile, 1 furlong | |
| Catteshall Lock Weir Exit | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Unstead Lock No 2
- River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf — associated with River Wey
- This is the web site for the National Trust who manage the River Wey
- River Wey & Godalming Navigations │ Surrey | National Trust — associated with River Wey Godalming Navigation
- This is the web site for the National Trust who manage the River Wey
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Godalming Town Bridge
In the direction of Millmead Lock No 4
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Godalming Town Bridge
In the direction of Millmead Lock No 4
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Godalming Town Bridge
In the direction of Millmead Lock No 4
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Godalming Town Bridge
In the direction of Millmead Lock No 4
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![Downs Link bridge. The Downs Link bridleway connects the North and South Downs Ways. This bridge carries a spur to the Downs Link over the River Wey.It was originally a railway bridge on the Guildford - Horsham line, which closed in 1965.The railway steelwork was removed and sold for scrap, so a new span had to be constructed for its current use.(Also see [[48515]] & [[945237]] .) by Ian Taylor – 18 July 2010](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/97/69/1976988_ef44e42f_120x120.jpg)























