Osney Bridge
Low headroom (7f7 - 2.31m)
Osney Bridge, Botley Road, Binsey OX2 0AB, United Kingdom
Osney Bridge
is a place on the waterways
at the junction of
the River Thames (above Oxford)
with
the River Thames (below Oxford).
Sheepwash Channel Junction (Junction of the River Thames with the branch to the Oxford Canal )
is on
the River Thames (above Oxford),
¾ furlongs
to the north.
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 2 (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access)
is on
the River Thames (below Oxford),
1 mile and 6¼ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southeast.
The nearest place in the direction of Sheepwash Channel Junction is Thames - Seacourt Stream Junction (Junction of the River Thames and the Seacourt Stream);
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 2 is Osney - East Street Moorings (As of 2025 these moorings are out of use indefinitely.);
½ furlongs
away.
There may be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
There is a bridge here which takes a major road over the canal.
| River Thames (above Oxford) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Osney Bridge | ||
| Thames - Seacourt Stream Junction | ¾ furlongs | |
| Sheepwash Channel Junction | ¾ furlongs | |
| Medley Footbridge | 6½ furlongs | |
Bossoms Boat Yard  | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Port Meadow | 1 mile, 3½ furlongs | |
| River Thames (below Oxford) | ||
| Osney Bridge | ||
| Osney - East Street Moorings | ½ furlongs | |
| Osney Mill Marina | 1 furlong | |
| Osney Lock Weir Entrance | 1½ furlongs | |
| Osney Lock | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Osney Lock Weir Exit | 2¼ furlongs | |
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Nandos Oxford, Saffron Oxford, Spice Lounge Pizza Hut Strada Xi'an Beefeater Chequers City Arms Cowley Retreat Dewdrop Eagle & Child Fir Tree Jacobs Inn James Street Tavern Kings Arms Port Mahon Royal Oak Rusty Bicycle SEE ADDRESS SEE ADDRESS SEE ADDRESS SEE ADDRESS SEE ADDRESS St Aldates Tavern Turf Tavern Turf Tavern White Hart White Horse Alcocks D Torjussen & Sons Dunelm Mill Hedges John Lindsey & Son Oxford, City Council Covered Market Stewarts W Alder
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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 — 1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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 — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel 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 — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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 — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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 — 6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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 — 7 miles and 5 locks away
Travel 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 Club
Shifford Lock — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel 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 Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206
Heyford Wharf — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel 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 Heyford WharfNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Day's Lock — 17 miles and 6 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel 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 — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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 — 7 miles and 5 locks away
Travel 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 Club
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 14 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel 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 Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206
Heyford Wharf — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel 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 Heyford WharfNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Day's Lock — 17 miles and 6 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel 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 — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 7 miles and 5 locks away
Travel 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
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 2¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 1 mile, 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 2 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames) — 4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Bridge Winding Hole — 9 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Culham Lock Weir Entrance — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Sheepwash Channel Junction — ¾ furlongs away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 1½ furlongs away
Travel to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 6¾ furlongs away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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 — 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel 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 — 3 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel 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 — 3 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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 Junction
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction — 5 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit — 7 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Thrupp Wide — 7 miles and 5 locks away
Travel 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 Wide
Shipton Weir Junction — 8 miles, ½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel 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 Shipton Weir JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Abingdon Lock — 8 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Eynsham Lock — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 6 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel 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 — 7 miles and 5 locks away
Travel 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 — 9 miles, 1½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On the River Thames (below Oxford) in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Oxford Cruisers Marina — 7 miles, ¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On the River Thames (above Oxford) in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Enslow Wharf — 9 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel 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 Wharf
Heyford Wharf — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel 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 Heyford WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
Wikipedia has a page about Osney Bridge
Osney Bridge is a road bridge across the River Thames in Oxford, England, built in 1888 to replace a stone bridge which collapsed in 1885. It carries the Botley Road (A420) from Botley into Oxford. The Thames Path crosses the river on this bridge, just above Osney Lock.
The original bridge was probably built by the monks of Osney Abbey, to carry the main road across the millstream of Osney Mill west from the island then known as Osney. By the early 17th century it was a three arch stone construction. In 1790 the millstream became the main navigation channel of the river, and the bridge became a serious obstruction to navigation by the mid 19th century. In 1885 the central arch collapsed leaving massive piers
Osney Bridge has the lowest headroom (less than 7' 6") of any across the navigable Thames, and as such limits the size of boats that can travel past it without having to be removed from the water and placed upstream of the bridge.
Whereas some are happy with the restriction: "I would be sorry to see it changed. The river above here is special and I would not want to see boats any larger than those currently using it", others argue that the bridge should be raised to accommodate taller boats. Since the upper reaches of the River Thames will in due course link again with the Gloucester & Sharpness Ship Canal via the Stroudwater Canal and the Thames & Severn Canal (the latter two currently incomplete in need of restoration), the Osney Bridge would seem an unacceptable obstacle to the growing popularity of canal and river navigation.
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[Osney Lock]
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[Head of navigation]
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[Botley Road]
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[Bulstake Bridge]
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[Fiddler's Island]
east. A small footbridge takes the Thames Path along the bank towards Osney Bridge. The northern part of Fiddler's Island is very thin. The southern part
[Timeline of Oxford]
prostitutes within 10 miles of the city. 1465 – First mention of an Osney Bridge. By 1476 – New Inn Hall rebuilt and first known under this name. 1478
[Gasworks Bridge]
reserve. It crosses the river on the reach between Iffley Lock and Osney Lock. The bridge was constructed by the Oxford & District Gas Company in 1886 for
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