Tyle Mill Lock

Tyle Mill Lock is a canal lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Sulhamstead that raises or lowers boats by about 2 meters (6 feet 4 inches). The structure includes wooden landing stages and mooring points for vessels passing through.

This lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under John Hore's supervision as part of the Kennet Navigation system. It served as the highest point reached by vessels traveling from the River Thames for many years.

The lock sits within a network of waterways that connects Reading to the broader canal system, supporting both commercial and recreational water transport.

Boaters will find mooring facilities across two areas with access to drinking water and toilet facilities nearby. The location offers pleasant walking paths along the canal for visitors exploring the waterway.

In the 1950s this lock marked where boats from the River Thames could no longer travel upstream. A major restoration completed in 1973 brought it back to working condition and helped revive canal tourism in the area.

Location: Sulhamstead

GPS coordinates: 51.41750,-1.10118

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01