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| '''Old Windsor Lock''' is a ] on the ] close to ] on the side of the river towards the town, and is managed by the ]. The lock marks the start of the New Cut, built in 1822 creating Ham Island in the hook of the old river. | '''Old Windsor Lock''' is a ] on the ] close to ] on the side of the river towards the town, and is managed by the ]. The lock marks the start of the ], built in 1822 creating Ham Island in the hook of the old river. | ||
| ==Access to the lock== | ==Access to the lock== | ||
Revision as of 08:28, 13 September 2007
Old Windsor Lock is a lock on the River Thames close to Old Windsor on the side of the river towards the town, and is managed by the Environment Agency. The lock marks the start of the New Cut, built in 1822 creating Ham Island in the hook of the old river.
Access to the lock
The lock is only accessible by foot and can be reached from the end of a long spur road leading to The Manor and The Priory from Old Windsor.
Reach above the lock
After the new cut the river winds round Windsor Castle Home Park on the Windsor side. On the opposite side is the town of Datchet and a golf course, followed by the playing fields of Eton College. The Thames Path should continue on the towpath on the Windsor side, but this has been closed off and walkers are forced to cross Albert Bridge, take the metalled road through Datchet and return over Victoria Bridge.
See also
| Next lock upstream | River Thames | Next lock downstream |
| Romney Lock 3.00 miles |
Old Windsor Lock Grid reference: SU994748 |
Bell Weir Lock 2.92 miles |
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