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Canal locks · East of England

Hardmead Lock

In or near Hunsdon.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Hardmead Lock — lock in Hertfordshire, England, UK.

Hardmead Lock, canal locks in Hertfordshire

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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
Parish
Ware
Postcode
SG12 8LZ
Parliamentary constituency
Hertford and Stortford
Nearest railway station
Ware1.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Hardmead Lock

Places to stay

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Campsites · East of England

Hertford Camping & Caravanning Club Site

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Hostels · East of England

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Hotels · East of England

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Places to eat & drink

Wickhams Wharf and the River Lea Navigation - geograph.org.uk - 1977019📷 6

Historic pubs · East of England

The Angel Public House

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Historic pubs · East of England

The Victoria Public House

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The French Horn Inn

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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.