It is situated south of Port Meadow on the reach above Osney Lock.
To the south of the island, there is a short stretch of water known as the Sheepwash Channel linking back to the Castle Mill Stream and the Oxford Canal.
[2] The Thames Path runs the length of the complete island.
The rainbow-shaped Medley Footbridge crosses the main stream of the Thames to the west at the northern end and a flat iron Bailey bridge crosses Castle Mill Stream further south, linking it to Port Meadow to the east.
A small footbridge takes the Thames Path along the bank towards Osney Bridge.