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Tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey
The Wey was one of the first British rivers to be made navigable, and opened to barge traffic in 1653.
This 15-mile waterway linked Guildford to Weybridge on the Thames, and then to London.
The Godalming Navigation, opened in 1764, enabled barges to work a further four miles upriver.
The award-winning visitor centre at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford tells the story of the navigations and the people who lived and worked on them.
Visitors can see where the huge Wey barges were built and climb aboard 'Reliance', one of three surviving barges.
Especially for boaters: have a look on our river conditions blog if the weather is a bit dodgy. You can see at a glance whether we're in flood or whether everything's hunky-dory.
Info for boat users
If you're visiting the navigations by boat, have a look at our Information for Boat Users booklet before you come. There's lots of information about how to use our locks, navigation notes and more.
Info for canoeists
Canoeing provides an excellent opportunity to discover the Wey Navigations. Our information for canoeists gives you launch points and guidance for safe canoeing.
What's coming up...
Wey River Festival
Its not taking place until 19 September, but we want everyone to know about it now. We want the 2015 illuminated pageant to be the best ever – if you’re interested in being part of it, or even just coming along and spending a weekend with boating friends, click here…