Canal locks · London
Old Ford Lock
Old Ford Lock — Lock on the Hackney Cut, London, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Ford Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Lock on the Hackney Cut, London, England". Coordinates: 51.5381°, -0.0210°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Old Ford Lock is a paired lock and weir on the River Lee Navigation, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England. It is at Fish Island in Old Ford and takes its name from the natural ford which used to cross the River Lea.
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Background
Visiting
Pedestrian and cycle access via the towpath which forms part of the Lea Valley Walk. The nearest London Overground station is Hackney Wick. The nearest Docklands Light Railway station is Pudding Mill Lane. The nearest London Underground station is Bromley-by-Bow on the Hammersmith & City and District lines.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5381, -0.0210
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E3 2XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford and Bow
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.ackroydandharvey.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7084002 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Ford Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old ford lock lea navigation.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Ford Lock?
- Old Ford Lock is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5381°, -0.0210°. The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, around 0.6 km away.
- Is Old Ford Lock free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Old Ford Lock is free.