Oxford Chapter
Our Oxford chapter is relaunching near the city centre at Port Meadow on the 18th October. Sign the waiver to register your interest and join the WhatsApp groups.
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Sign the Waiver →Port Meadow, Oxfordshire
Our Oxford chapter is relaunching in the city centre at Port Meadow on the 18th October.
Sign the waiver below to register your interest and join the WhatsApp groups, where all the latest news and gathering details are shared.
Getting There
Port Meadow is accessible from either Walton Well Road from Oxford or Binsey Lane from West Oxford: Walton Well Road - from the city centre, head north-west through Jericho and continue onto Walton Well Road. The meadow entrance is at the end of the road by the car park. Binsey Lane, near The Perch pub - from the west via the A420 Botley Road (turning onto Binsey Lane just after Waitrose). The meadow entrance is through the gate marked ‘Bossoms Boatyard’.
Parking
Walton Well Road - there is a paid car park at the entrance to Port Meadow, residents parking generally fill the street parking on Walton Well Road and surrounding streets in Jericho. From the car park, follow the path across the meadow to the river, across the bridge and turn to the right down the ramp. Follow the river upstream to the red bridge and cross the river. Continue upstream past Bossoms Boatyard and past Medley Sailing Club to find us. Binsey Lane - parking is free along the lane. Walk through the gate marked ‘Bossoms Boatyard’ and follow the gravel track down to the river side. Turn left through the first gate to find us. Please always park with consideration for local residents.
Please complete our registration and waiver form before your first session.
Complete Registration →What to Bring
- Towel and a warm change of clothes
- Swimming trunks/ shorts
- Warm hat and gloves (winter months)
- Flask of something hot
- Water shoes (recommended)
- An open mind
Cold water carries real risks. Never dip alone. Enter slowly. Know your limits. If in doubt, sit it out. Read our full safety guide →