Coxes Lock and Mill

Address: Hamm Moor Ln, Addlestone KT15 2SD

The Location

Coxes Lock was built between 1651 and 1653 as part of an important link to transport heavy goods between London and Guildford. It's located in Addlestone, Surrey. There are three mill buildings closely grouped together that have been converted into apartments, but the outside has remained unchanged.

What's There?

At the lock you can see the old mill buildings and hear the water that used to power the Mill running down the stream.

Boats pass through the lock fairly regularly and there are often people fishing around the mill pond and along the canal.

There are also lots of ducks, swans, geese, and other birds in the area, so this location can be a good place for bird watchers.

Parking

There are parking bays along the street next to the Wey Navigation which are free to use.

I have found there are almost always spaces unless it's during a peak time in the holidays.

Accessibility

The distance from the roadside parking to the lock is about 100 metres. There are multiple benches along the path, around every 20 metres or so, and all of them have a good view of the water.

The path to the lock is accessed by two short but fairly steep slopes (pictured at the bottom of the page) that are wheelchair accessible but may be a struggle if you are on your own.

The paths are suitable for wheelchair and mobility scooter users, level but bumpy.

Conclusion

Overall, Coxes Lock is a great place to visit for people of all ages. I'd recommend stopping off for lunch or a picnic so you can sit and watch the boats go by. This location may be more challenging to access for wheelchair users, but would be possible with the help of a friend.

Steep ramp

View from bench

Mill