Waltham Common Lock, Cheshunt

Name: Waltham Common Lock
Address: Cheshunt, United Kingdom

#9 among attractions in Cheshunt

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Facts and practical information

Waltham Common Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, England. The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park and stands close to the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre. At the tail of the lock is the Powdermill Cut dug in 1806 to connect the Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills directly to the then-new navigation. ()

Coordinates: 51°41'55"N, 0°1'7"W

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Cheshunt United Kingdom

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Day trips

Waltham Common Lock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Waltham Abbey Church, Lee Valley Park, Royal Gunpowder Mills.

0.7 miS
Large, white water adventure complex
Lee Valley White Water Centre, Cheshunt
19 min walk • Lee Valley White Water Centre is a white-water slalom centre, that was constructed to host the canoe slalom events of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
1 miSE
Church, Monastery
Waltham Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey
26 min walk • The Abbey Church of Waltham Holy Cross and St Lawrence is the parish church of the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England. It has been a place of worship since the 7th century.
~750 ftSE
Park
Lee Valley Park, Cheshunt
4 min walk • Lee Valley Regional Park is a 10,000-acre 26 miles long linear park, much of it green spaces, running through the northeast of Greater London, Essex and Hertfordshire from the River Thames to Ware, through areas such as Stratford, Clapton, Tottenham, Enfield, Walthamstow...
0.5 miSE
Historical place, Children's museum, Museum
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
14 min walk • The Royal Gunpowder Mills are a former industrial site in Waltham Abbey, England. It was one of three Royal Gunpowder Mills in the United Kingdom. Waltham Abbey is the only site to have survived virtually intact. The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, were in operation for over 300 years.
1.1 miSW
Park, Cafe
Cedars Park, Cheshunt
27 min walk • Cedars Park is a historic public park originally the site of Theobalds Palace, which was King James I's favourite residence. The park is managed by Broxbourne Council and located in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Fishers Green, Cheshunt
16 min walk • Fishers Green is a settlement 1 mile to the north of the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, in the parish of Waltham Abbey. It lies on the flood plain of the River Lea.
~1720 ftNE
Park
River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey SSSI
9 min walk • The River Lee Country Park is located in the Lee Valley Park and is managed by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority.
0.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Lea Valley, Cheshunt
18 min walk • The Lea Valley, the valley of the River Lea, has been used as a transport corridor, a source of sand and gravel, an industrial area, a water supply for London, and a recreational area.
1.1 miSE
51°41'12"N • 0°0'0"E
Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey
30 min walk • History museum, Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waltham Common Lock?

Nearby attractions include Lee Valley Park, Cheshunt (4 min walk), River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey SSSI (9 min walk), Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey (14 min walk), Fishers Green, Cheshunt (16 min walk).

How to get to Waltham Common Lock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waltham Common Lock:

Train

Cheshunt (10 min walk)
Theobalds Grove (22 min walk)

Bus

King Arthur Court • Lines: 251 (18 min walk)
The Roman Urn PH • Lines: 251 (18 min walk)