Surrey

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf

Tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey

Navigations Office and Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR

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Adventure playground/play area
The new play area in the tearoom garden opens on 24 May. Dogs are not permitted in this area.
Bookshop
Our second-hand bookshop, the Book Shed, is an Aladdin’s cave of books. We are always interested in your book donations - the Shed's success depends on generous donations, and we warmly welcome your pre-loved books.Please drop them off at Dapdune Wharf on our open days or to the Navigations Office on closed days. Thank you for your support.
Café
Treat yourself at the Lock keeper’s cafe - we serve barista style coffees with traditional round cakes and tray bakes. Every time you present a reusable cup when you order a hot drink, we’ll give you 25p off as a thank you for helping the environment. High chairs are available.
Car park
Parking at Dapdune Wharf is through the JustPark app. Members and non members please validate your parking using the location ID 998940. Members park for free. Non members £5 for up to 4 hours, all day £8. Open 10am – 5pm.
Dogs allowed
Well-behaved dogs on leads are allowed at the Wharf, and in the buildings including the tea room. Dogs are not permitted in the play area or on boat trips. Along the towpath dogs must be under control and on leads in lock areas.
Plant shop
Small plant area selling plants grown locally by volunteers.
Tea-room
Toilet
Toilets available at the Wharf, in the tearoom and at the far end of the site.
Blue Badge parking, accessible toilets and baby change facilities at Dapdune Wharf. Towpath partly accessible.
Dapdune and towpath access statement
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for River Wey Navigations and Dapdune Wharf- AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets at both ends of the site.
Braille (guide or menu)
Designated parking
Two designated parking spaces can be found next to the Information hut
Level access/terrain
There is level access to the tearoom from the back door. The site is largely rough grass, with mown paths
Ramped access/slopes
There is a sloped access to the tea room.
Seating available
Picnic benches are available around the Wharf
Steps/uneven terrain
Most of the Wharf is slightly uneven terrain.
Wheelchairs available
One wheelchair available
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
Dapdune Wharf is on Wharf Road to rear of Surrey County Cricket Ground, off Woodbridge Road, A322 (only accessible from the northbound carriageway), Guildford
Parking: at Dapdune Wharf
On foot
access to Dapdune Wharf from town centre via towpath or Woodbridge Road.
By train
Addlestone train station, Byfleet and New Haw, Guildford, Farncombe and Godalming all close to the Navigations To reach Dapdune Wharf from Guildford train station, exit by platform 2, cross the car park, cross Walnut Tree Close and bridge. From walnut bridge follow the route pass the side of the Odeon (not along the river) towards the car park, turn left. Go past the law courts and take next turning left into Mary Rd. The road bears to the right by the stagecoach garage into Leas Rd. Then turn left into William Rd. At the end of William Rd at the right hand side there is a footpath, follow the footpath into Wharf Rd, about 80M, Entry to Dapdune Wharf is on your left.
By bus
frequent services, alight at the Cricket Ground on Woodbridge Road
Cycling
Cycling - more information

Opening times for 5 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Dapdune Wharf	11:00 - 17:00
Bookshop	11:00 - 17:00
Lock keeper’s Tearoom	11:00 - 17:00

River Wey river conditions update

Boaters, please check river conditions here to see how the weather’s looking today. This page is updated daily come sunshine or rain.

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River Wey information for boat users

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River Wey information for portable craft

Paddling along the River Wey Navigations is a great way to explore this historic waterway. Find information for paddlers and licences here.

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River Wey and Godalming Navigations audio tour

Try an audio tour from the National Trust on a walk along the River Wey and Godalming Navigations in Surrey

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Visiting the Wey Navigations with your dog

The Wey Navigations is a two pawprint rated property. Come and discover the joys of 20 miles of towpath with your four-legged friends.

Visitors on the bank watching decorated boats along the river

River Wey events

From guided walks and talks and to family fun and our annual colourful Wey River Festival, there's always something to see and do at Dapdune Wharf. Find out what's coming up.

Visitors on a boat trip at River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf, Surrey. The shot is taken from inside the boat with a rear view of passengers, and there is another boat coming along the river, with a warehouse-type building in the background on the right.

Book a boat trip on the River Wey Navigations

Boat trips run six times a day from Thursday to Monday, when the Wharf is open (March-November) and tickets (£74 for Trust members and non-members for the whole boat, individual fares are also available) are available for the whole season. During local school holidays boat trips are available every day. You can also buy a licence to use your own canoe/kayak/paddleboard here.

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