Shipton-on-Cherwell is a charming village nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside, just 9 kilometres from Oxford city centre. The mooring site is peacefully located adjacent to the historic Shipton Church, offering a scenic and serene setting for boaters.
This is an excellent starting point for exploring the beautiful rolling landscapes of Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire. For those looking to venture further, the moorings also provide convenient access to the River Thames via Oxford, just a short cruise away.
Whether you're after rural relaxation or planning a longer journey through the connected waterways, Shipton-on-Cherwell is a quiet and well-positioned spot to begin your adventure.
The linear site is 90 metres long and provides space for up to 5 boats.
- Nearest Road
- The mooring site is adjacent to the Church in Shipton-on-Cherwell and is approximately 75 metres south of Bridge 220, Shipton Bridge. To reach the site from the main A4260, Banbury to Oxford road, take the road signposted Shipton-on-Cherwell. The village centre and Church are approximately 500 metres from this junction. The site is accessed by foot only, taking the public footpath through the Churchyard. The large village of Kidlington is approximately two miles south of the mooring site where there are excellent facilities including shops, supermarkets, post office and medical services. Oxford city centre is approximately eight miles away, also to the south.
- Nearest Station
- Oxford
- Nearest Town
- Oxford
- Additional Information
- Facilities, drinking water, rubbish bins and elsan disposal, are available on the offside of the canal at Thrupp, approximately 600 metres to the south of the site. This is provided by and under the control of the local waterway, they do not form part of the mooring agreement. A pump-out is also available, by arrangement with Thrupp Canal Cruising Club. There is no designated parking for this site so moorers must make alternative arrangements. The mooring site has a partly stoned path and a wide grass verge running along its length. 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: ///grounded.speeches.gobblers
- 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
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk