Common Moor Lock No. 79, Grand Union Canal, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Common Moor Lock No. 79
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Why it's Wildland
3.5A working-scale piece of canal engineering with a small but tangible historical detail: Historic England’s record dates its west gate to 1867 and east gate to 1874.
This is a modest heritage stop rather than a destination for a full day: its appeal lies in seeing a named Grand Union Canal lock in its waterside setting and noticing the surviving gate dates. Pair it with a longer canal-side walk if you want to make more of the visit.
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Open mapCommon Moor Lock No. 79, Grand Union Canal, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
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The experience
A brief canal-side heritage stop to view Lock 79 and its setting. The nearby public footpath offers a way to include it in a longer walk, but no specific route length from this point is verified.
Things to do
Inspect the lock gates
Take in the canal lock and its gates. The Historic Environment Record dates the west gate to 1867 and the east gate to 1874.
A short stop
Continue along the canal-side footpath
Croxley Green Bridge No. 170, a few yards from the lock according to the gazetteer, carries a footpath. Check route conditions and directions before walking.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A quick look at Lock 79
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Approach the lock from the nearby public footpath at Croxley Green Bridge No. 170, if the path is open and suitable.
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Pause to view the lock and look for the gate dates recorded by the local Historic Environment Record.
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Retrace your steps; no parking or entrance point is verified.
Half day · Check route length and conditions before setting out
Add a canal-side walk
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Use Lock 79 as a point of interest on a walk beside the Grand Union Canal.
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The gazetteer identifies Croxley Green Bridge No. 170 close by and describes the lock’s position on the canal.
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Plan your return using a current map; a complete walking circuit is not verified.
Verified history
Common Moor Lock No. 79 is on the Grand Union Canal. Hertfordshire’s Historic Environment Record describes it as a canal lock and records the west gate as dated 1867 and the east gate as dated 1874. CanalPlanAC records the lock as having a rise of 9 feet 5 inches.
Hidden details
Two gate dates — The west and east gates have different recorded dates: 1867 and 1874 respectively. The record does not explain why they were installed at different times.
A footpath bridge close by — CanalPlanAC places Croxley Green Bridge No. 170 only a few yards from the lock; Wikimedia Commons describes it as carrying a footpath with a public right of way.
When to go
· Daylight, when the lock and path are easier to see.
No season-specific attraction is evidenced. Walking conditions may be affected by heavy rain.
Check conditions after heavy rain and use a current map. The supplied sources do not provide a live path or closure update.
Worth pairing with
Croxley Common Moor
A visitor review describes a public open space with the River Gade and suggests combining it with a canal walk. Check current directions and path conditions before planning a route from the lock.
What to look for
Look for the lock gates and the canal-side setting. Historic England records the west gate as dated 1867 and the east gate as dated 1874.
The story
Industry
Best time to go
Any season; check path conditions after very wet weather.
Choose a clear, dry day for easier walking and a better look at the lock and canal. Path conditions can change after heavy rain.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Walkers · History lovers
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- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
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- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Opening & access
The lock is beside Croxley Green Bridge No. 170, which carries a public footpath. The supplied sources do not confirm a designated entrance or parking; check local conditions before setting out.
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Parking
No parking information is confirmed in the supplied sources. Check before visiting.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
No onsite food is confirmed. A visitor review mentions Croxley Kitchen as nearby; check current details before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The supplied sources do not establish step-free access to the lock. Nearby footpath surfaces and access conditions may vary; check before visiting.
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