Mapledurham Lock is on the opposite bank of the river, by the Berkshire village of Purley-on-Thames. Although the weir stretches across the river between the two villages, no access is possible across it and, in the absence of a boat, journeys between the two villages require a lengthy detour via Caversham or Whitchurch-on-Thames.
Mapledurham Lock is located on the opposite bank of the river in Purley-on-Thames, Berkshire. The weir that connects the two villages blocks direct passage across it, forcing travelers to take a lengthy detour through Caversham or Whitchurch-on-Thames if they don't have access to a boat.