THE RIVER WEY

 

the River Wey

At this point the river and canal run adjacent to each other, a favourite spot for picnics and office workers at lunchtime.

the River Wey

the Crane & Treadmill

 

This crane & treadmill

was used to unload barges in the late 17th and the 18th centuries. It was worked by men walking inside the 18 foot wheel, housed inside the shed. It stands close to Guilford Town Bridge.