How to get there - We had traveled via the river and camped the previous night at Shifford Lock. If you are not doing this the nearest suitable start point would be Newbridge. Newbridge is on the A415 about 5 miles south-east of Witney.
Suggested Launch Site - Launch afrom the camping orchard into the weir stream and paddle back through the lock.
General
Description - This trip is part of a four day trip from Cricklade to Sandford (south of Oxford) with overnight camping. Day1 of this trip is here , day2 here and day4 here.
The trip is through the delightful Oxford countryside. (See the photo album.)
An aside is the local practice of naming fording places accordingto the depth of the water. At Oxford it was deep enough for an Ox to cross, at Sineford a pig could cross and at Shifford deep enough for a sheep.
Camping at Eynsham Lock gives the opportunity for a half mile walk to the Talbot pub. The lock-keeper couldn't be more helpful even allowing fires in the specially prepared firepits he has created. Our lunchtime stop was the Ferry Inn at Bablock Hythe.
Comments on this trip
Anne Slater 18 Aug 2008
Thanks for really useful information. I had a frustrating time trying to plan a trip using the thames waterways website. You have given me all the info I need for a canoe and camping trip on the Thames
