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Shifford Lock Electric Boat Recharging Station  

 
An excellent floating pontoon (about 50' long) in the weir stream.
Chimney Meadows, Tenfoot Bridge, Vale of White Horse OX18 2EH, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 489 yards away.
 

Shifford Lock Electric Boat Recharging Station is on the River Thames (above Oxford) a few miles from Redcar.

The Act of Parliament for the River Thames (above Oxford) was passed on 17 September 1876 despite strong opposition from Nicholas Parker who owned land in the area. Despite the claim in "By Barge Pole and Lump Hammer Across The Midlands" by Cecil Jones, there is no evidence that Oliver Smith ever painted a mural of Manley Locks on the side of Thomas Yates's house

Information about the place
Shifford Lock Electric Boat Recharging Station is a minor waterways place on the River Thames (above Oxford) between Duke's Cut Junction (Junction of the River Thames with Duke's Cut (access to the Oxford Canal)) (12 miles and 5½ furlongs and 4 locks to the northeast) and Kelmscott (The village is a short walk from the moorings.) (9 miles and 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks to the west).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Duke's Cut Junction is Shifford Lock (Camping Good Friday to 30 September); ¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Kelmscott is Shifford Lock Weir Entrance No 1 (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access); ¼ furlongs away.

Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. Mooring is best booked in advance with the lock keeper. .

Facilities: electric hook up.

 
 
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Nearest water point

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Shifford Lock — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Eynsham Lock — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Wolvercote Junction Water Point — 13 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Junction Water Point
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238 — 15 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 4½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Oxford Visitor Moorings
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 16 miles, 4½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Langford Lane Bridge No 224
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising Club

In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Radcot Lock — 6 miles, 3 furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Grafton Lock — 8 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Cotswold Boat Hire — 11 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Eynsham Lock — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising Club

In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Rushey Lock — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
St. John's Lock — 13 miles and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Eynsham Lock — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 13 miles, 7½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Wolvercote Sanitary Station
Thrupp Cruising Club — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising Club

In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Rushey Lock — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
St. John's Lock — 13 miles and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit — 8 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction — 10 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Duke's Cut Junction — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 13 miles, 2 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Bypass Reservoir Junction
Wolvercote Junction — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 15 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 16 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Osney Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 17 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Cherwell Junction
Thrupp Wide — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Wide
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 18 miles, 5 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 18 miles, 6 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1

In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Grafton Lock Weir Exit — 8 miles, 4 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Grafton Lock Weir Entrance — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 12 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
St. John's Lock Weir Entrance — 13 miles, ¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Ha'penny Bridge Winding Hole — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Eynsham Lock — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Thrupp Cruising Club — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Thrupp Cruising Club

In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Rushey Lock — 4 miles, ¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
St. John's Lock — 13 miles and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Osney Bridge

Oxford Cruisers Marina — 9 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Enslow Wharf — 19 miles, 5½ furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) to Enslow Wharf

In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction

Cotswold Boat Hire — 11 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
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