Aynho Weir Lock

This is Aynho Weir Lock on the Southern Oxford Canal, south of Banbury. The lock is a curious shape, with narrow gates at each end, but with a chamber that widens out to around 20 feet, making it awkward for solo boaters with shorter boats, especially as there are no bollards to tie onto (or, at least, there weren't when the photo was taken).
The lock only has a fall of around 1 foot, but it feeds the 12 foot deep Somerton Lock, 3 miles downstream. So, the unusual shape is to allow extra water to be sent downstream each time the lock is used.The River Cherwell crosses the canal on a level just above Aynho Weir Lock, sometimes creating interesting currents.
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Cropredy

Cropredy Lock, in the picturesque village of Cropredy, on the Southern Oxford Canal about 4 miles north of Banbury.

The village (pronounced "Croperdy") is famous for its annual folk and rock music festival, Fairport's Cropredy Convention, which attracts around 20,000 people each year, including a good number of boaters.

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Goring Lock

A busy moment at Goring Lock on the River Thames in Oxfordshire.

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