Waltham Town Lock
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| Waltham Town Lock | |
 Waltham Town Lock Narrowboat Alder emerges from the downstream gate |
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| Waterway | River Lee Navigation |
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| Maintained by | British Waterways |
| Operation | Manual |
| Length | 85' |
| Width | 16' |
| Distance to Bow Creek |
12.5 miles |
| Distance to Hertford Castle Weir |
13.8 miles |
| Geographical Data | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
Waltham Town Lock (No 11) is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park which is part of the Lee Valley Park. The adjoining Showground site has been chosen to host the canoeing event in the 2012 Olympics. [1].
Flowing close to the lock is the River Lee Flood Relief Channel known as the Horsemill Stream at this point.
[edit] Public access
Vehicular access from A121 Station road to car parking close to lock.
Pedestrian and cycle access via the towpath which forms part of the Lea Valley Walk
[edit] Public transport
Bus services; 211, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 506. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ Olympic canoe site moved to Waltham Lock Retrieved May 14, 2008
- ^ Bus services Retrieved May 14, 2008
| Next lock upstream | River Lee Navigation | Next lock downstream |
| Waltham Common Lock 1.0 mile |
Waltham Town Lock Grid reference: TL373650061 |
Rammey Marsh Lock 0.2 mile |
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