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Just to the west of London's urban life is tranquil Denham Deep Lock. Passing through Denham Country Park on the Grand Union Canal, it's a great place for a country walk. It's called 'deep lock' because, with an 11 foot (almost 3.5 metres) drop, Denham holds the record for the deepest lock on the Grand Union.
Just above it is an aqueduct carrying the canal over Fray’s River, an artificial loop in the River Colne, originally created to supply waterpower to six flourmills.
Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre (P&D), Denham Court Drive, Denham, UB9 5PG
The towpath is always open.
Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing.
For customers of the local pub/café.
There's a public pay & display car park at Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, off Denham Court Drive.
An empty lock with the top gates open, lined by trees and a lock keeper's cottage.
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