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Loughton and Great Holm

Grand Union Canal – Willen Lake North loop from Milton Keynes Central

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Loughton and Great Holm

Grand Union Canal – Willen Lake North loop from Milton Keynes Central

Hard

371

runners

Grand Union Canal – Willen Lake North loop from Milton Keynes Central

02:34

24.6km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.01 km

Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Towpath is always good for easy flat riding, just keep the speed down. Just remember most boats on the towpath are live aboard, like me with kids and dogs that …

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2

7.69 km

Milton Keynes Parkrun

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Stomp & Chomp

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3

8.53 km

Circle of Hearts Medicine Wheel

Highlight • Monument

This is an exciting structure that represents North American Indian Medicine Wheels, whilst also paying homage to British traditions of building circles alongside meeting places and important sites.

The structure …

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4

8.68 km

5

9.13 km

Willen Lake North

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a stunning vantage point to look out at the tranquility and beauty of Willen Lake. A super place to come to blow off some cobwebs.

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24.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

2.17 km

673 m

406 m

208 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

5.33 km

3.42 km

1.08 km

787 m

169 m

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Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

94 %

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