Pinkhill Lock

About

The manual beam pound lock at Pinkhill was built in 1791, and it looks today just as it did in the 18th century, when merchants' barges were a common sight, travelling to and from London. The arrival of the railways caused a decline in river traffic. These days, pleasure boats are the main craft to use this part of the River Thames.

On the weir stream used to be a paddle and rymer weir but this was demolished in 1932 to make way for a Buck weir (using gates that rise vertically on upright runners both sides), which lasted until the new electrically 0perated radial weir was installed in 1998.

Image credit: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1643398

Did you know?

In 1935, Amy Johnson, the legendary pilot, flew a biplane from here, signing autographs for fans. She charged half a crown (two shillings and sixpence in old money) a time!

What the Independent says in its article '50 best sites under canvas'

For anyone dreaming of a Swallows and Amazons experience, this campsite comes pretty close. Its five pitches (plus loo and shower) are set within a small copse on an island on the Thames. To get there, you'll have to walk, cycle or paddle in.
Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4JH (01865 881452). Pitches from £10.50 per night for two
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO VEHICULAR ACCESS

FACILITIES

pitches
5 (0 hard standing). No electric hook-ups.

on site
Loos: 1 Unisex. Showers: 1 Unisex (free).Other facilities: No. Stuff for children: No.Recycling: No. Dogs: On leads. Fires: Open fires; BBQs off grass. Other: The site is for walkers, cyclists and rowers/paddlers only. Campers must arrive during the lock-keeper’s duty hours: April (9am–5pm), May (till 6:30pm), June to August (till 7pm), September (till 6pm).

Currently closed until further notice.

 

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