Cookham lock and weir fishing site guide
Updated 4 September 2023
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How to find the lock
Address: Odney Lane, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9SR.
From the A4094, turn east onto Odney Lane. Cross the humpback bridge at the end of the lane.
Cross through Odney Common by footpath to Odney Weir. Cross the weir walkway and the footbridge. Turn right to follow the footpath downstream to the lock. The route is marked on the map with a green dashed line.
You need to book to fish at Cookham Lock. Call 01628 520 752 and leave a message stating the date you are interested in and your contact details. You will need to give at least 48 hours’ notice. We will contact you to confirm your booking.
Facilities
There is car parking at the lock available for blue badge holders. Please speak to the lock keeper at least one day prior to visiting. You will need to check availability and request vehicle access across the common.
You may park on the roadside in Odney Lane and nearby where local restrictions permit.
If you bring a vehicle in through the gates of Odney Common at the humpback bridge, you may find it locked in on your return.
Toilets are available at the lock. Wheelchair accessible toilets are available next to the car parking spaces. You will need a RADAR key.
The wheelchair accessible toilets are currently closed.
Where to fish
From the lock, cross over the footbridge and turn left before the weir walkway.
There are 4 wooden fishing platforms (‘swims’) in the weir channel. The first swim has wheelchair access via a ramp.
These are marked in red on the map.
Additional information
Lock office phone number: 01628 520 752
Access over the weir walkway is locked and inaccessible outside of the lock keepers’ hours of duty.
