Sparrowgap Bridge No 223 
The Jolly Boatman, Sparrowgap Bridge, Thrupp OX5 1JU, United Kingdom
Early plans of what would become the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) were drawn up by Hugh Henshall in 1816 but problems with Oldpool Inclined plane caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1888. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Wokingham to Sumerlease canal at Horsham, the difficulty of tunneling through the Bracknell Hills caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Macclesfield instead. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Guildford never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 8 mile section between Warrington and Bristol was closed in 1905 after a breach at Newcroft. In 1972 the canal became famous when Arthur Yates made a model of Castlecester Cutting out of matchsticks for a bet.
Sparrowgap Bridge No 223
is a major waterways place
on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between
Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 (Kidlington half a mile north) (1 mile and 4½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the southeast) and
Railway Bridge over River Cherwell No 217A (2 miles and ½ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the north).
The nearest place in the direction of Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 is Langford Lane Moorings (100 yards north of Bridge No 224);
1 furlong
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Railway Bridge over River Cherwell No 217A is The Jolly Boatman PH (Canalside);
a few yards
away.
There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor), mooring pins are needed. Mooring is limited to 48 hours. 80 foot available before bridge.
There is a bridge here which takes a track over the canal.
| Henderson Bridge No 224A | 4¾ furlongs | |
| Langford Wharf | 2½ furlongs | |
The Highwayman PH and Restaurant  | 2½ furlongs | |
Langford Lane Bridge No 224  | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Langford Lane Moorings | 1 furlong | |
| Sparrowgap Bridge No 223 | ||
| The Jolly Boatman PH | a few yards | |
| Site of Bridge No 222 | 2 furlongs | |
| The Boat Inn (Thrupp) | 2 furlongs | |
| Thrupp Visitor Moorings | 2¾ furlongs | |
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221   | 3¼ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at The Jolly Boatman PH
Jolly Boatman
- 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
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 8 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 2¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Junction Water Point — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238 — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 6 miles, 5½ 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 Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 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 — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 7 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 — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 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 — 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 8 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 6 miles, 5½ 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 Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 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 LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 6 miles, 5½ 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 Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 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 LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Wide — 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Shipton Weir Junction — 1 mile, 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Winding Hole — 3 miles and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Kirtlington Winding Hole — 4 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
The Cleeves Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 8 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Winding Hole — 8 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Junction — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Bypass Reservoir Junction
Duke's Cut Junction — 4 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
End of Hythe Bridge Arm — 6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction — 6 miles, 3¾ 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 Thames - Wharf Stream Junction
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 6 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 6 miles, 6½ 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 Bossoms Boat Yard
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 6 miles, 6¾ 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 Osney Lock Weir Exit
Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit — 8 miles 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 Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 8 miles, ¾ 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 Thames - Cherwell Junction
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 9 miles 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 Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 6 miles, 5½ 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 Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 15 miles, 2½ furlongs and 8 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 LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Wharf — 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 8 miles and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Twyford Wharf — 17 miles, 7½ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Cruisers Marina — 7 miles, 5½ 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 Oxford Cruisers Marina
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 15 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 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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