Aynho Moorings are set along a tranquil, rural stretch of the Oxford Canal, just a short distance from the historic market town of Banbury. Surrounded by open countryside and rich in canal-side charm, this location offers boaters a peaceful retreat with the convenience of nearby town amenities.
It’s an ideal base for exploring the fascinating heritage of Banbury, with its medieval streets, traditional markets, and welcoming pubs. The winding course of the South Oxford Canal also offers scenic cruising through some of England’s most picturesque landscapes, making it a perfect spot for both short stays and extended adventures.
The site is approximately 185m long and provides space for up to 11 vessels moored against the towpath.
- Nearest Road
- The mooring site begins approximately 60 metres south of Bridge 190, where the B4031 (Station Road) crosses the canal. There is an access slope next to the bridge onto the towpath. Aynho village is within a mile of Bridge 190 by road, with Banbury approximately 7 miles away.
- Nearest Station
- Kings Sutton
- Nearest Town
- Banbury
- Additional Information
- Facilities including water, pump-out, diesel, bottled gas, and refuse disposal may be available by arrangement with Aynho Wharf, conveniently located just north of Bridge 190 and within 200 metres of the mooring site. Additional services such as boat repairs are also offered, along with a small shop stocking provisions and chandlery items. Please note that there is no designated car parking at this site; boaters will need to make their own arrangements for vehicle access. The mooring site lies directly opposite private off-side moorings and benefits from a towpath running the full length of the site. This is bordered on either side by a grass strip, providing a pleasant and accessible setting for all users. This site is intended for leisure use. Overnight stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for full-time residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living What3Words: ///craftsman.frames.notion
- Waterway
- Oxford Canal
- Access Restrictions
- All customer items must be stored on boats and not on any of the surrounding land areas
- Car Parking
- None/Public Road
- Facilities Block
- No
- Gated Access
- None
- Grade
- Basic
- Viewing Arrangements
- The mooring site has no access restrictions and can be viewed at any time
0303 040 40 40
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk