The Isis, River section in Oxford, England
The Isis flows through Oxford, creating a natural waterway that extends from the Cotswolds until its connection with River Thame at Dorchester.
The name Isis, first documented around 1540, connects to a Roman temple near the Thames where people worshipped the Egyptian goddess Isis.
The river hosts major University of Oxford rowing competitions, including Eights Week, Torpids, and Christ Church Regatta throughout the academic year.
Riverside activities include punting, rowing, angling, with rental services available at IPG Marine and several other locations along the water.
The width limitations of the river require rowing competitions to use staggered starts, where boats attempt to bump the vessel ahead.
Part of: River Thames
GPS coordinates: 51.74290,-1.24970
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:30
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