Since the opening of the Oxford Canal in 1790 the river has been used only by small pleasure craft.

The Oxford Canal was constructed in several stages over a period of more than twenty years.

This section was originally owned by the Oxford Canal.

The Oxford Canal is a popular place for pleasure trips and tourist activity.

The Oxford Canal was started in the area in 1769 and the first 10 miles were completed by 1771.

Just north of the village is the Oxford Canal.

The Oxford Canal was built through the western part of the parish in 1787.

There is a winding hole for boats to turn on the Oxford Canal just to the north of the lock.

The proposed route was to be approximately parallel with the Oxford Canal and 50.5 miles in length.

Just to the northeast is the southern end of the Oxford Canal.