Duxford Backwater (AOAA) — upper Thames

River Thames

0.5 mi

OX13 6QP

From

Duxford village ford (Hinton Waldrist area)

~200 yards below ford

Duxford Backwater (AOAA) — upper Thames is a stretch on the River Thames from Duxford village ford (Hinton Waldrist area) to ~200 yards below ford (~0.5 mi), controlled by Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance (AOAA). Species include Brown Trout, Barbel, Bream, Perch, Roach.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Adult (16-64) £45 / OAP (65+) £25 / Junior (u16) £5. Season 1 Apr 2026. Night add-on £100. Trout permit £100/£120 extra. Buy via allianceao.co.uk. No fishing until permit received by email. Night permit currently OUT OF STOCK — general sale only when available.

Day Ticket £

No day tickets — season permit only

Night Fishing

Add-on permit available — £100 additional. Night permit currently showing OUT OF STOCK on AOAA shop (general sale). Check allianceao.co.uk for availability.

Where To Buy

allianceao.co.uk (online purchase) — permit sent by email

Parking

Parking Information

Layby left-hand side of road opposite Fordwell Farm entrance — do NOT obstruct farm. Duxford village via Hinton Waldrist. 90m past parking, turn right into lane, follow to ford.

Species

Barbel

Carp

Tench

Bream

Pike

Perch

Chub

Roach

Dace

Brown Trout

At a Glance

Controller

Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance (AOAA)

Bank

Right

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

Open bank — no fixed pegs

Postcode

OX13 6QP

Last Verified - May 2026

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