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Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221

 
Also known as: Smithy Bridge
Canal Road, Thrupp OX5 1JZ, United Kingdom
 
Information about the place
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Sparrowgap Bridge No 223 (3¼ furlongs to the southwest) and Railway Bridge over River Cherwell No 217A (1 mile and 5¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the north).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Sparrowgap Bridge No 223 is Thrupp Visitor Moorings; ¾ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Railway Bridge over River Cherwell No 217A is Annie's Tea Rooms; a few yards away.

There is access (suitable for wheels) to the towpath here.

Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring). Temporary moorings may be available through Thrupp Cruising Club. Visitor moorings available both sides of the lift bridge hooks required and rings etc available. .

Facilities: chemical toilet disposal suitable for DIY pump-out, boater-operated pump-out, rubbish disposal and water point.

There is a lift bridge here which takes a road over the canal. The bridge requires a BW key to operate it.

Sparrowgap Bridge No 2233¼ furlongs
The Jolly Boatman PH3¼ furlongs
Site of Bridge No 2221¼ furlongs
The Boat Inn (Thrupp)1¼ furlongs
Thrupp Visitor Moorings¾ furlongs
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221
Annie's Tea Roomsa few yards
Thrupp Wide¼ furlongs
Thrupp Cruising Club¼ furlongs
Shipton Bridge No 2203½ furlongs
Shipton Railway Bridge5½ furlongs
 
 
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Additional information

There is an operating console on both sides of the ridge. Water point, pump out immediately on the left the bridge heading north. Can get congested with boats at the water point and waiting for crews who are operating the bridge.

 
Navigational Notes

A C&RT key is needed for this electrically operated bridge.

 
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External websites
 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
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

The nearest water point is here. Others are at:

In the direction of Napton Junction

Thrupp Cruising Club¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 2067 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf13 miles, 5 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 2245½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Junction Water Point3 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 2385 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Visitor Moorings6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock7 miles, ¾ 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 Lock15 miles, 5¾ 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 Lock17 miles, 1¾ 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 Marine16 miles, 1½ 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 Marine

Nearest rubbish disposal

The nearest rubbish disposal is here. Others are at:

In the direction of Napton Junction

Thrupp Cruising Club¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 2067 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf13 miles, 5 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 Station4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock7 miles, ¾ 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 Lock15 miles, 5¾ 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

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Napton Junction

Thrupp Cruising Club¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Wolvercote Sanitary Station4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock7 miles, ¾ 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 Lock15 miles, 5¾ 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

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Napton Junction

Thrupp Wide¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Shipton Weir Junction1 mile, ½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Winding Hole2 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Kirtlington Winding Hole4 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
The Cleeves Winding Hole7 miles, ¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Winding Hole7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Wolvercote Junction3 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Bypass Reservoir Junction4 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Bypass Reservoir Junction
Duke's Cut Junction4 miles, 4½ 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 Hole6 miles, 6 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
End of Hythe Bridge Arm6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction6 miles, 7 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 Junction6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Sheepwash Channel Junction6 miles, 7 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard7 miles, 1¾ 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 Exit7 miles, 2 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 Exit8 miles, 3¼ 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 Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Cherwell Junction8 miles, 4 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 19 miles, 3¼ 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 Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1

Nearest self-operated pump-out

The nearest self-operated pump-out is here. Others are at:

In the direction of Napton Junction

Thrupp Cruising Club¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Eynsham Lock7 miles, ¾ 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 Lock15 miles, 5¾ 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

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Napton Junction

Enslow Wharf2 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf13 miles, 5 furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Twyford Wharf17 miles, 4¼ 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 Marina8 miles, ¾ 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 Marine16 miles, 1½ 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 Marine
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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