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词条 Waltham Town Lock
释义

  1. Public access

  2. Public transport

  3. References

  4. External links

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|caption= Waltham Town Lock
Narrowboat Alder emerges from the downstream gate
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}}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 now known as the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre has been chosen to host the canoeing event in the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1]

Flowing close to the lock is the River Lee Flood Relief Channel known as the Horsemill Stream at this point.

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

Public transport

Waltham Cross railway station

Bus services; 211, 212, 213, 240, 250, 251, 506.[2]

References

1. ^Olympic canoe site moved to Waltham Lock Retrieved 14 May 2008
2. ^Bus services Retrieved 14 May 2008

External links

  • Waltham Town Lock - a history
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4 : Locks in Hertfordshire|Locks in Essex|Locks of the Lee Navigation|Waltham Cross

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