Drinkwater's Lift Bridge No 231 
Drinkwater's Lift Bridge No 231
is a minor waterways place
on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between
Wolvercote Junction (Junction of Duke's Cut with Oxford Canal) (2¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the south) and
Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 (Kidlington half a mile north) (1 mile and 3½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Wolvercote Junction is Drinkwater's Field Bridge No 231A;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 is King's Bridge No 230;
1¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), piling suitable for hooks. Mooring is limited to 14 days. On south side of bridge, between water point and bridge 231A.
There is a lift bridge here. The bridge requires a windlass to operate it.
| Wolvercote Junction Moorings | 3 furlongs | |
| Wolvercote Junction | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Duke's Lock No 44 | 2½ furlongs | |
Wolvercote Junction Water Point  | 2 furlongs | |
| Drinkwater's Field Bridge No 231A | ¼ furlongs | |
| Drinkwater's Lift Bridge No 231 | ||
| King's Bridge No 230 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Site of Alchemy Boatbuilders | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Stratfield Brake Bridge No 229 | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Kidlington Green Pipe Bridges | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Kidlington Green Lock No 43 | 1 mile, ½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Drinkwater's Field Bridge No 231A
Waitrose
Starbucks
Farm Shop
KFC
A34 Peartree Services Shell Shell Fuel CardThe lock on this bridge is very difficult to open and requires 2 people. Also the BW instructions on the lock say "Turn the key clockwise" but a helpful boater has added a laminated instruction sheet which says turn the key anti-clockwise. The laminated instructions are the correct ones. It's about time the CRT repaired or changed the lock here, but as the laminated card says they probably won't do that until it is totally inoperable
- Oxford Canal Walk - Part One - Oxford to Thrupp - YouTube — associated with Oxford Canal
- A walk along the Oxford Canal (Southern Section) from Oxford to Thrupp Wide
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Napton Junction
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Junction Water Point — 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238 — 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Shifford Lock — 13 miles, 6½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Shifford Lock
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Bridge MarineNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Wide — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Shipton Weir Junction — 4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Winding Hole — 6 miles and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Kirtlington Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
The Cleeves Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Junction — 2¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Bypass Reservoir Junction
Duke's Cut Junction — 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
End of Hythe Bridge Arm — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Thames - Wharf Stream Junction
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 3 miles, 3 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Bossoms Boat Yard
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Osney Lock Weir Exit
Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit — 5 miles and 3 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Cherwell Junction
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 6 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 6 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1
Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames) — 7 miles, 7 furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames)Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles, 2½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Wharf — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Cruisers Marina — 4 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Oxford Cruisers Marina
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 12 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Bridge MarineDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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- Arthur Thomas Drinkwater (1894–1972), Australian-born World War I flying ace
- Ben Drinkwater (1910–1949), motor-cycle racer
- Bert Drinkwater (1895–1947), Australian footballer
- Bruce Drinkwater (born 1969), American from Michigan. Activist for homosexual rights and NAMBLA activist
- Carol Drinkwater (born 1948), Anglo-Irish actress and author
- Charles Drinkwater (soccer), American soccer player
- Danny Drinkwater (born 1990), English football player
- Graham Drinkwater (1875–1946), Canadian ice hockey player, businessman and philanthropist
- Harry Drinkwater (1844–1895), British architect
- Harold Drinkwater (1855–1925) British botanical artist
- John Drinkwater (musician, technologist), (born 1957), English musician and sound technologist
- John Drinkwater (playwright), (1882–1937), English poet and dramatist
- John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune (1801–1851), British mathematician, educator, polymath known for his contributions in promoting women's education in British colonial India. He founded "Hindu Female School" in Calcutta (now Kolkata) which is now known as "Bethune School" and "Bethune College" (The first women's college in India)
- John F. Drinkwater (born 1947), British historian
- Josh Drinkwater (born 1992), Australian rugby player
- Peter Drinkwater (1750–1801) English textile businessman
- Ray Drinkwater (1931–2008), British soccer player
- Ros Drinkwater (born 1944), Scottish-born actress
- Sean T. Drinkwater (born 1972) American musician
- Skip Drinkwater American record producer
- Terry Drinkwater (1936–1989), American television and radio journalist
- William Drinkwater (1812–1909), Manx judge
Fictional characters:
- Gerris Drinkwater, in A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin
- Nathaniel Drinkwater, protagonist of a series of novels by Richard Woodman
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