Canal locks · East of England
Hardmead Lock
In or near Hunsdon.
Hardmead Lock — lock in Hertfordshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ware · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hardmead Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock in Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8019°, -0.0144°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hardmead Lock (No. 3) is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Great Amwell close to the town of Ware. The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8019, -0.0144
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Ware
- Postcode
- SG12 8LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
- Nearest railway station
- Ware — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5656271 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hardmead Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hardmead Lock, River Lee Navigation 2020-08-23.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hardmead Lock?
- Hardmead Lock is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG12 8LZ), in the parish of Ware.
- What is Hardmead Lock?
- Hardmead Lock — lock in Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hardmead Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Ware, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG12 8LZ.
- Is Hardmead Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Hardmead Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hardmead Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Ware, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG12 8LZ.