Commercial Road Lock facts for kids
Commercial Road Lock, 2008
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| Waterway | Regent's Canal |
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| County | Tower Hamlets Greater London |
| Maintained by | Canal & River Trust |
| Fall | 8 feet (2.4 m) |
| Distance to Limehouse Basin |
0.13 miles (0.21 km) |
| Distance to Paddington Basin |
8.8 miles (14.2 km) |
| Coordinates | 51°30′45″N 0°02′12″W / 51.512362°N 0.036607°W |
Commercial Road Lock is a special water gate on the Regent's Canal in London. It helps boats travel between different water levels. This lock is very important because it marks where the canal joins the Limehouse Basin. It is also almost the last lock before the canal reaches the mighty River Thames.
What is a Canal Lock?
A canal lock is like a water elevator for boats. It's a closed section of a canal with gates at both ends. When a boat wants to go up or down, the lock fills with water or empties. This changes the water level inside the lock. It allows boats to move smoothly along canals that have different heights.
Where is Commercial Road Lock?
This lock is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It's a busy part of London, close to the city center. The lock is a key point on the Regent's Canal. This canal stretches for about 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) across London. It connects the Grand Union Canal to the River Thames.
Getting There
If you want to visit Commercial Road Lock, the easiest way is by public transport. The nearest train station is Limehouse station. This station is part of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) network. It's just a short walk from the station to the lock.
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Commercial Road Lock on the Regent's Canal entering the Limehouse Basin
