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Molesey Lock Weir Entrance

 
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Barge Walk, Elmbridge KT8 9AY, United Kingdom
 

Molesey Lock Weir Entrance is on the River Thames (below Oxford).

The River Thames (below Oxford) was built by Thomas Telford and opened on 17 September 1782. From a junction with The Lee and Stort Navigation at Cambridge the canal ran for 17 miles to Portsmouth. Expectations for coal traffic to Rochester were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the River Thames (below Oxford) were submitted to parliament in 1990, water transfer to the treatment works at Bassetlaw kept it open. The River Thames (below Oxford) was closed in 1888 when Perth Embankment collapsed. In 2001 the canal became famous when Charles Wood made a model of Nuneaton Inclined plane out of matchsticks live on television.

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Molesey Lock Weir Entrance is a minor waterways place on the River Thames (below Oxford) between Thames Meadow (East end of Desborough Cut) (4 miles and 3¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the west) and Thames - Ember Junction (Junction of the River Thames and the River Ember) (4¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the southeast).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Thames Meadow is Ash Island; ½ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Thames - Ember Junction is Molesey Lock; 1 furlong away.

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Benn's Island5¾ furlongs
Hampton Ferry (River Thames)5½ furlongs
Garrick's Ait4¾ furlongs
Tagg's Island1¾ furlongs
Ash Island½ furlongs
Molesey Lock Weir Entrance
Molesey Lock     1 furlong
Molesey Lock Weir Exit1¾ furlongs
Hampton Court Bridge2½ furlongs
Hampton Court Moorings 3¼ furlongs
Thames - Ember Junction4¼ furlongs
 
 
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 Lloyds Bank

Amenities nearby at Ash Island

 Cashpoint
 Molesey Hire Centre
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit

Molesey Lock — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Teddington Lock Weir Exit — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Brentford Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Brentford Visitor Moorings
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Norwood Top Lock No 90
Bull's Bridge Visitor Moorings — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bull's Bridge Visitor Moorings
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Thames Lock No 16 — 5 miles, 5 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Thames Lock No 16
Chertsey Lock — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Chertsey Lock
Pyrford Lock No 12 — 10 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Pyrford Lock No 12
Cartbridge Wharf — 14 miles and 9 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Cartbridge Wharf
Arthur's Bridge — 13 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Woodham Junction, then on the Basingstoke Canal to Arthur's Bridge
Windsor Leisure Centre Moorings — 19 miles, 7 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Windsor Leisure Centre Moorings
Stoke Lock No 5 — 18 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Stoke Lock No 5
Guildford Waterside Centre — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Guildford Waterside Centre
Dapdune Wharf — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Dapdune Wharf

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit

Molesey Lock — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Teddington Lock Weir Exit — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Brentford Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Brentford Visitor Moorings
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Norwood Top Lock No 90
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Shepperton Lock — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shepperton Lock
Penton Hook Lock — 9 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Penton Hook Lock
Pyrford Lock No 12 — 10 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Pyrford Lock No 12
Bell Weir Lock — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Bell Weir Lock
Arthur's Bridge — 13 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Woodham Junction, then on the Basingstoke Canal to Arthur's Bridge
Guildford Waterside Centre — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Guildford Waterside Centre
Dapdune Wharf — 19 miles, 6½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Dapdune Wharf

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit

Molesey Lock — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Brentford Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Brentford Visitor Moorings
Norwood Top Lock No 90 — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Norwood Top Lock No 90
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf
Northolt Boatyard — 19 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Northolt Boatyard
Benbow Way Bridge No 189 — 19 miles, 6 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Benbow Way Bridge No 189

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Shepperton Lock — 5 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shepperton Lock
Pyrford Lock No 12 — 10 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Pyrford Lock No 12
Arthur's Bridge — 13 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Woodham Junction, then on the Basingstoke Canal to Arthur's Bridge
Guildford Waterside Centre — 18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Guildford Waterside Centre

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit

Brentford Gauging Lock Weir Exit — 10 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Brentford Gauging Lock Weir Exit
Brentford Gauging Lock Weir Entrance — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Brentford Gauging Lock Weir Entrance
Clitheroe's Lock Weir Exit — 11 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Clitheroe's Lock Weir Exit
Grand Union Canal - Brent Junction — 12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Grand Union Canal - Brent Junction
Winding Hole between Three Bridges and Norwood Lock No 91 — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Winding Hole between Three Bridges and Norwood Lock No 91

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Five Ways Junction — 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Five Ways Junction
Coxes Railway Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Coxes Railway Bridge Winding Hole
Woodham Junction — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Woodham Junction
Newark Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Newark Lock Weir Exit No 2
Newark Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Newark Lock Weir Exit No 1
Newark Lock Weir Entrance — 12 miles, ¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Newark Lock Weir Entrance
Old Windsor Lock Weir Exit — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Old Windsor Lock Weir Exit
Papercourt Lock Weir Exit — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Papercourt Lock Weir Exit
Paxton Gardens Winding Hole — 10 miles, ¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Woodham Junction, then on the Basingstoke Canal to Paxton Gardens Winding Hole
Arthurs Bridge Winding Hole — 12 miles, 8 furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Woodham Junction, then on the Basingstoke Canal to Arthurs Bridge Winding Hole
Thames - Jubilee Junction (Windsor) — 18 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Jubilee Junction (Windsor)
Worsfold Flood Gates Weir Entrance — 14 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Worsfold Flood Gates Weir Entrance
Worsfold Winding Hole — 14 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Worsfold Winding Hole
Romney Lock Weir Exit — 18 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Romney Lock Weir Exit
Triggs Lock Weir Exit — 14 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Thames Meadow, then on the River Thames (Desborough Cut) to West End of Desborough Cut, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Wey Junction, then on the River Wey Wey Navigation to Triggs Lock Weir Exit

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit

Molesey Lock — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Brentford Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Brentford Visitor Moorings
Packet Boat Marina — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Cowley Peachey Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Slough Arm) to Packet Boat Marina
Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Packet Boat Marina Service Wharf

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit

Willowtree Marina — 17 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Willowtree Marina
Northolt Boatyard — 19 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 15 locks away
Travel to Teddington Lock Weir Exit, then on the River Thames (tidal section) to Thames - Grand Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction Canal - Main Line - Gayton to Brentford) to Bull's Bridge Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch) to Northolt Boatyard
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[Hampton Court Bridge] East Molesey, Surrey, carrying the A309. It is the upper of two road bridges on the reach above Teddington Lock and downstream of Molesey Lock. The bridge [Thames Path] from Teddington Lock, although during spring tides flood warnings are sometimes issued upstream towards Molesey Lock. A further lock with a low-tide barrage [Sunbury Court Island] River Thames in England on the 'Sunbury and Hampton' or 'Molesey' reach, above Molesey Lock in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, England. The island is linked [Longford River] Its main outlet is to the reach above Molesey Lock with lesser pond outlet channels to that above Teddington Lock (of the Thames). The waterway was built [B roads in Zone 3 of the Great Britain numbering scheme] Maps". Maps.google.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2014. "The Ship Inn to Porlock Weir, The Ship Inn (E-bound), UK - Google Maps". Maps.google.co.uk. Retrieved
 
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Teddington Lock is a complex of three locks and a weir on the River Thames in England between Ham and Teddington in the London Borough of Richmond ...