Dimensions

Dimensions

Oxford Canal Pinch Points

Listed below are the main pinch points we want to make boaters aware of along this waterway.

Napton Junction to Oxford - Lock 16 Napton

Length
-
Beam
2.11m
6.92ft
Draught
1.34m
4.40ft
Headroom
-

Napton Junction to Oxford - Lock 9 Napton

Length
22.71m
74.51ft
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
-

Napton Junction to Oxford - Bridge 131a, on summit

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
-
Headroom
2.07m
6.79ft

Braunston Junction to Hawksbury Junction - Hawkesbury Lock

Length
21.9m
71.85ft
Beam
2.42m
7.94ft
Draught
1.5m
4.92ft
Headroom
-

Braunston Junction to Hawksbury Junction - Lock 7 Hillmorton

Length
-
Beam
-
Draught
1.5m
4.92ft
Headroom
-

The above data is British Waterways' estimate of the dimensions of our waterways based upon local knowledge and expertise. Whilst British Waterways anticipates that this data is reasonably accurate, we cannot guarantee its precision. Therefore, this data should only be used as a helpful guide and you should always use your own judgement taking into account local circumstances at any particular time.