Swift Ditch Junction and Lock
Channel leading to the Weir and Lock - No Access
Barton Road, Abingdon OX14 3NE, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 547 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 547 yards away.
Swift Ditch Junction and Lock
is a minor waterways place
on the River Thames (below Oxford) between
Isis Lock Weir Exit No 2 (Hinksey Stream) (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access) (5 miles and ¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the north) and
Jubilee Junction (New junction between River Thames and the Wilts and Berks Canal) (1 mile and 2¼ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Isis Lock Weir Exit No 2 (Hinksey Stream) is Nuneham Railway Bridge;
6¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Jubilee Junction is Abingdon Lock Weir Entrance No 1 (Channel leading to the Weir);
4½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Sandford Lock Weir Entrance (Thames) | 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs | |
Sandford Lock  | 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs | |
| Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames) | 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs | |
| Radley College Boat House | 2 miles, 2½ furlongs | |
| Nuneham Railway Bridge | 6¼ furlongs | |
| Swift Ditch Junction and Lock | ||
| Abingdon Lock Weir Entrance No 1 | 4½ furlongs | |
Abingdon Lock       | 5 furlongs | |
| Abingdon Lock Weir Exit No 1 | 5½ furlongs | |
| Abingdon Bridge | 1 mile, ½ furlongs | |
Abingdon Bridge Marine   | 1 mile, ½ furlongs | |
Swift Ditch Lock was the first pound lock on the Thames, providing
a much safer means of transit.
Previously, river levels were
maintained using paddle weirs which were opened and closed to allow
boats to pass through.
Downstream craft coasted through whilst
upstream craft were winched through. Originally, the main Thames
navigation was along Swift Ditch but this was abandoned in 1790 in
favour of the current course through Abingdon.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock — 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 1 mile, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Cleeve Lock — 19 miles, 2 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Oxford Visitor Moorings
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238 — 9 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Wolvercote Junction Water Point — 11 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Junction Water Point
Eynsham Lock — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Langford Lane Bridge No 224
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising ClubNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock — 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Day's Lock — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Goring Lock — 19 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Eynsham Lock — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising ClubNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock — 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Day's Lock — 8 miles, 7 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Eynsham Lock — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Thrupp Cruising Club — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising ClubNearest place to turn
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Bridge Winding Hole — 1 mile, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Culham Lock Weir Entrance — 1 mile, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Little Wittenham Cut — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Thame Junction — 9 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Benson Lock Weir Entrance — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Benson Lock Weir Exit — 13 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames) — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 5 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 6 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 8 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Bossoms Boat Yard
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 8 miles, 3 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole
End of Hythe Bridge Arm — 8 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Junction — 11 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Junction
Duke's Cut Junction — 11 miles, 5 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Duke's Cut Junction
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 11 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Bypass Reservoir JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock — 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Eynsham Lock — 14 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 15 miles, ¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising ClubNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 1 mile, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Oxford Cruisers Marina — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Oxford Cruisers Marina
Enslow Wharf — 17 miles, 4½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Isis Lock Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Enslow WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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Site of the old lock for the Swift Ditch just downstream from the main branch. The Swift Ditch is a backwater of the River Thames in England, which was formerly the primary ...
Turner's viewpoint is from the junction of the Thames and the Swift Ditch, a bypass ... and which was entered by the first lock built on the upper Thames in 1635.
Heritage Category: Listed Building. Grade: II. List Entry Number: 1059788. Date first listed: 16-Mar-1987. Statutory Address: POUND LOCK ON SWIFT DITCH AT Â ...
Nov 25, 2017 ... Taken from an information board provided by the Environment Agency at the upstream junction of the Swift Ditch with the river Thames at ...
Before the introduction of the canal-type or pound-lock into England, barges were worked ... Iffley, Sandford and the Swift Ditch (near Abingdon) in order to improve the ... northern canals for joint action against the Grand Junction Bill. At the ...
Apr 14, 2011 ... ... Didcot Power Station · from Source to Port of London · Iffley · Railway · River Thames · Sandford · Swift Ditch · Swift Ditch Lock · Task 8 – Walk ...
Aug 3, 2012 ... Swift Ditch is now un-navigable, the lock now converted to a weir. On the edge of the town was the junction with the Wilts and Berks Canal, ...