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Boating the Oxford Canal

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Oxford Canal

Length	77.5 miles
Locks	46

Maximum boat dimensions

Braunston Junction to Wigrams

Length	21.96m	72ft
Width	2.13m	7ft
Draught	1.7m	3ft 10"
Headroom	2.44m	8ft

Wigrams (Napton Junction) to Oxford

Length	21.96m	72ft
Width	2.13m	7ft
Draught	1.23m	4ft
Headroom	1.98m	6ft 6"

Braunston Junction to Hawkesbury Junction

Length	21.96m	72ft
Width	2.13m	7ft
Draught	1.1m	3ft 7"
Headroom	2.07m	6ft 9"

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Find everything you'll need to know about boating on our canals
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Find everything you'll need to know about boating on our canals
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Before you travel, check our route for any works
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Before you travel, check our route for any works
Downloadable waterway guides
Detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways
Downloadable waterway guides
Detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways
Oxford Canal
Oxford Canal is a truly beautiful waterway, winding through quaint villages and a stunning stretch of countryside.
Oxford Canal
Oxford Canal is a truly beautiful waterway, winding through quaint villages and a stunning stretch of countryside.

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Last Edited: 5 June 2025

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