Nag's Head Island

Nag's Head Island
Nag's Head Island from Abingdon Bridge
Nag's Head Island from downstream

Nag's Head Island is an island in the River Thames in England at Abingdon. It sits in the middle of the two Abingdon Bridges on the reach above Culham Lock.

The part of the island on the upstream side of the bridge was occupied by the Nag's Head public house which gave the island its name. From the top of the island here a daily river boat service to runs to Oxford.

The frontage downstream of the bridge is occupied by chandlers and navigation stores, and boat hire facilities. Behind this is an extensive public open space.

See also

Next island upstream River Thames Next island downstream
Andersey Island Nag's Head Island Poplar Island

Coordinates: 51°40′06″N 1°16′47″W / 51.6684°N 1.2798°W / 51.6684; -1.2798


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