The Hambleden Lock (near Hambleden Village, London) and its long weir offers a picturesque walkway across the River Thames. Originally built in 1773, the lock was completely rebuilt in 1870 and again in 1994 - it stands about a mile north of the village of Hambleden. Here is a series of photos taken of the crossing running from Mill End to Hambleden lock on the 14th September 2008. We began our walk next to the Hambleden Mill (spot all the Canadian ducks in front of the mill - they migrated from Canada some time back and decided they liked the place - better weather and few predators).
The next photo is of the walkway over the Thames on the Mill End side.
The Thames' water is allowed to flow through the Hambleden Mill Wier in a controlled manner.
The force of the water across the Hambleden lock makes for some awesome Kayaking rapids.
A top spot to take a seat and watch the boats come in to the lock to be raised (or lowered) by water to the next level of the Thames.
Some pretty places:
Hambleden Mill has been around since at least 1338 - it no longer functions as a mill, but has been converted into flats. |
house near Hambleden lock |
Houses at Mill End near Hambleden Lock |
Brick & Flint house at Mill End |