Reach Above The Lock
There is a long lock cut beside Sunbury Lock Ait to the Weir Hotel and the weir itself which is followed by Wheatley's Ait with an Environment agency working area and riverside housing on it. There is more riverside housing and a marina entrance on the way to Walton Bridge. On the Surrey side there is some open space at Elmbridge Leisure Centre, the river frontage of Walton-on-Thames with a few pubs, and a marina. After Walton Bridge the river divides between the old course which meanders through Shepperton, and the direct Desborough Cut alongside Desborough Island. Before Shepperton lock the waters rejoin to create further confusion with the River Wey, the Wey navigation and the River Bourne joining, interspersed with D'Oyly Carte Island and Hamhaugh Island. There the Shepperton to Weybridge Ferry operates just below the lock.
There are navigation transit markers on the Desborough Cut, to allow river users to check their speed.
The reach is home to several rowing clubs, a skiffing club, sailing and canoeing clubs. Walton Regatta, Walton Reach Regatta and Weybridge Ladies Regatta take place on this part of the river.
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