There is a footbridge over the weir which replaced the ferry which operated here previously.

The history of the weir can be traced back into the late 14th century when there was a mill at "Bensington".

The lock is a short distance from the village of Benson and can be reached across the weir.

[4] For a great part of the way the two round topped hills of the Wittenham Clumps are in view.

It continues on the northern bank, over the River Thame to Little Wittenham Bridge where it crosses just before Day's Lock.