The Old Anchor Inn 
Riverside
St Helen's Wharf, Abingdon OX14 5EL, United Kingdom
The Old Anchor Inn is on the River Thames (below Oxford) near to Kings Lynn Cutting.
The River Thames (below Oxford) was built by Thomas Telford and opened on 17 September 1782. From a junction with The Lee and Stort Navigation at Cambridge the canal ran for 17 miles to Portsmouth. Expectations for coal traffic to Rochester were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the River Thames (below Oxford) were submitted to parliament in 1990, water transfer to the treatment works at Bassetlaw kept it open. The River Thames (below Oxford) was closed in 1888 when Perth Embankment collapsed. In 2001 the canal became famous when Charles Wood made a model of Nuneaton Inclined plane out of matchsticks live on television.
The Old Anchor Inn
is a minor waterways place
on the River Thames (below Oxford) between
Isis Lock Weir Exit No 2 (Hinksey Stream) (Channel leading to the Weir - No Access) (6 miles and 1½ furlongs
and 2 locks
to the northeast) and
Jubilee Junction (New junction between River Thames and the Wilts and Berks Canal) (1¼ furlongs
to the south).
The nearest place in the direction of Isis Lock Weir Exit No 2 (Hinksey Stream) is Abingdon Bridge Winding Hole;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Jubilee Junction is Thames - Ock Junction (Junction of the River Thames and the River Ock );
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
Abingdon Lock        | 4 furlongs | |
| Abingdon Lock Weir Exit No 1 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| Abingdon Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
Abingdon Bridge Marine  | ¼ furlongs | |
| Abingdon Bridge Winding Hole | ¼ furlongs | |
| The Old Anchor Inn | ||
| Thames - Ock Junction | a few yards | |
| Thames - Wilts and Berks Canal (derelict ) Junction | a few yards | |
| Abingdon Marina | ½ furlongs | |
| Abingdon Lock Weir Exit (Swift Ditch) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Jubilee Junction | 1¼ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Abingdon, Dil Raj
Brewery Tap Old Anchor
Cashpoint Lloyds Bank
Behind Bars Cycle - AbingdonAmenities nearby at Thames - Ock Junction
McDonalds Beefeater White Horse
Dominos Pizza Fish & ChipsAmenities nearby at Abingdon Bridge Winding Hole
Somerfield - Abingdon - Store# 1403
Oxford Swindon & Gloucester Co-Operative Society Ltd
Costa Coffee Abingdon, Tiffins Tandoori Kings Head & Bell Narrows Punch Bowl Fish & Chips Barclays Cashpoint Cashpoint Cashpoint Cashpoint Cashpoint Halifax Nationwide- The Old Anchor Inn — associated with this page
- Public House
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Cleeve Lock — 18 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Abingdon Bridge Marine — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Abingdon Lock — 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 9 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 12 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 12 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 15 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 rubbish disposal
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Day's Lock — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Goring Lock — 18 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Abingdon Lock — 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 12 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Day's Lock — 7 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Abingdon Lock — 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 12 miles and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Thrupp Cruising Club — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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
Culham Lock Weir Entrance — 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Little Wittenham Cut — 7 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Thame Junction — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Benson Lock Weir Entrance — 11 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
Benson Lock Weir Exit — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Teddington Lock Weir Exit
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Abingdon Bridge Winding Hole — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Abingdon Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 3¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames) — 4 miles, 7½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 6 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 6 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 7 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 9 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 9 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 10 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Bossoms Boat Yard
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 9 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 9 miles, 4½ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 12 miles, 3½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 12 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Duke's Cut Junction
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 12 miles, 5½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Osney Bridge
Abingdon Lock — 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Eynsham Lock — 15 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 Osney Bridge
Abingdon Bridge Marine — ¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Osney Bridge
Oxford Cruisers Marina — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Oxford Cruisers Marina
Enslow Wharf — 18 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 11 locks away
Travel to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) 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 WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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