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Aqueduct Lock No 8

 
River Lee Navigation towpath, Wormley EN10 6EY, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Aqueduct Lock No 8 is a minor waterways place on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee) between Waltham Town Road Bridge No 42 (Road Bridge to Waltham Cross (west) and Waltham Abbey (east)) (2 miles and 5½ furlongs and 3 locks to the south) and Rye House Junction (Junction of Rivers Stort and Lee) (4 miles and ½ furlongs and 3 locks to the northeast).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Waltham Town Road Bridge No 42 is Fishers Green Footbridge No 47A; 4 furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Rye House Junction is River Lee Aqueduct (Canal crosses the River Lee); ¼ furlongs away.

There is no access to the towpath here.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).

There is a bridge here which takes pedestrian traffic over the canal.

This is a lock with a rise of 5 feet and 6 inches.

 
 
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Navigational Notes

Beware of rowing boats and hire boats between Aqueduct Lock No. 8 and Carthgena Lock No 7. Sound your horn when necessary and proceed with caution.

 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Carthagena Lock No 72 miles, 1 furlong and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Feildes Weir Lock Services3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Stanstead Marina5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Stanstead Lock Water Point6 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Roydon Lock No 135 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Roydon Lock No 13
Burnt Mill Visitor Moorings8 miles, 5½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Burnt Mill Visitor Moorings
Moorhen Marina Services8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Moorhen Marina Services
Hertford Basin Services10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Harlow Mill Visitor Moorings10 miles, 7 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Harlow Mill Visitor Moorings

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Hazlemere Marina Services2 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hazlemere Marina Services
Wharf Road Bridge No 335 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Wharf Road Bridge No 33
Pickett's Lock No 156 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Pickett's Lock No 15
Stonebridge Lock Services8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Stonebridge Lock Services
East Wick Service Wharf13 miles, 2 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to East Wick Service Wharf
Old Ford Lock No 1913 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Old Ford Lock No 19
Tail of Bow Locks15 miles, 2 furlongs and 12 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Head of Bow Locks, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (Bow Lock) to Tail of Bow Locks
Limehouse Basin16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Head of Bow Locks, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (Limehouse Cut) to Limehouse Basin
Meath Gardens Footbridge No 55A15 miles, 1 furlong and 13 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to Meath Gardens Footbridge No 55A
Victoria Park Services14 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to Victoria Park Services
City Road Service Mooring17 miles, 4 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to City Road Service Mooring

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Feildes Weir Lock Services3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Burnt Mill Marina8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Burnt Mill Marina
Hertford Basin Services10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Bishop's Stortford Services17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Bishop's Stortford Services

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Pickett's Lock No 156 miles, 7½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Pickett's Lock No 15
Stonebridge Lock Services8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Stonebridge Lock Services
Old Ford Lock No 1913 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Old Ford Lock No 19
Wick Lane Bridge14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Wick Lane Bridge
Limehouse Lock No 1316 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Head of Bow Locks, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (Limehouse Cut) to Limehouse Basin, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to Limehouse Lock No 13
Victoria Park Services14 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to Victoria Park Services
City Road Service Mooring17 miles, 4 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to City Road Service Mooring
St Pancras Lock No 418 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to St Pancras Lock No 4
St Pancras Basin18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to St Pancras Basin

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Feildes Weir Lock Services3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Roydon Marina Moorings4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Roydon Marina Entrance, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Roydon Marina Branch) to Roydon Marina Moorings
Moorhen Marina Services8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Moorhen Marina Services
Hertford Basin Services10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Little Hallingbury Mill Arm Junction13 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Little Hallingbury Mill Arm Junction
Bishop's Stortford Services17 miles, 1½ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Bishop's Stortford Services

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Stonebridge Lock Services8 miles, 7½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Stonebridge Lock Services
Old Ford Lock No 1913 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Old Ford Lock No 19
Limehouse Basin16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Head of Bow Locks, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (Limehouse Cut) to Limehouse Basin
Victoria Park Services14 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to Victoria Park Services
Acton's Lock No 715 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to Acton's Lock No 7
St Pancras Lock No 418 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to St Pancras Lock No 4
St Pancras Basin18 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 18 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Hertford Union Canal Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Hertford Union Canal) to Hertford Union Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Regent's Canal) to St Pancras Basin

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

Old Nazeing Road Arm1 mile, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Old Nazeing Road Wharf1 mile, 4¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Dobb's Weir Lock Weir Exit2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Rye House Junction4 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Stanstead Mill Stream Junction5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Brick Lock Arm4 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Brick Lock Arm
Stanstead Marina5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Stanstead Lock Weir Exit6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Roydon Lock Winding Hole5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Roydon Lock Winding Hole
Hardmead Lock Weir Exit7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Hardmead Lock Weir Entrance7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Hunsdon Mill Lock Winding Hole6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Hunsdon Mill Lock Winding Hole
Ware Town Quay8 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge
Hunsdon Mill Lock Weir Entrance6 miles, 7 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Rye House Junction, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort - Main Line) to Hunsdon Mill Lock Weir Entrance
Ware Lock Weir Exit8 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Hertford Town Mill Bridge

In the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11

Cheshunt Winding Hole1 mile and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Waltham Town Lock Winding Hole2 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Waltham Town Lock No 11
Ponders End Lock Winding Hole5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Ponders End Lock Winding Hole
South Island Marina5 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to South Island Marina
Pickett's Lock Winding Hole6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Waltham Town Lock No 11, then on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Lee: commercial section) to Pickett's Lock Winding Hole

Nearest self-operated pump-out

Nearest boatyard pump-out

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