Dobbs Weir Lock

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Dobbs Weir Lock No 6 is a lock on the River Lee Navigation near Hoddesdon.

Dobbs Weir Lock
Looking north
Map
WaterwayRiver Lee Navigation
Maintained byBritish Waterways
OperationManual
Length85'
Width16'
Distance to
Bow Creek
18.3 miles
Distance to
Hertford Castle Weir
8.0 miles

Location

The lock is south of the nearby Dobbs Weir, and stands close to the confluence of the Lynch Brook and the Old River Lea. To the east of the lock is the Nazeing Mead complex of lakes which incorporates part of the River Lee Flood Relief Channel.

Public access

Vehicular access via Meadgate Road from Carthagena Lock.

Walking and cycle access along the towpath that forms part of the Lea Valley Walk.


Public transport

Broxbourne railway station


Next lock upstream River Lee Navigation Next lock downstream
Feildes Weir Lock
0.7 mile
Dobbs Weir Lock
Grid reference: TL3826507916
Carthagena Lock
0.8mile