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South East England

Kents Hill, Monkston And Brinklow

Teardrop Lakes – Lodge Lake loop from The Open University

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Kents Hill, Monkston And Brinklow

Teardrop Lakes – Lodge Lake loop from The Open University

Moderate

2

riders

Teardrop Lakes – Lodge Lake loop from The Open University

01:40

28.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.97 km

Teardrop Lakes

Highlight • Structure

The motorway right besides is quite noise, which disturbs the experience considerably. Also the part closer to the national bowl is a bit shabby. For the rest quite green pseudo-nature, but relaxing by bike.

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2

15.0 km

Loughton Valley Linear Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The floodplains of the River Ouse were protected when the modern town of Milton Keynes was built from the 1960s onwards. They formed the basis for a number of linear …

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3

15.0 km

Lodge Lake

Highlight • Trail

Lodge Lake was created in 1981 to prevent Loughton Brook flooding the downstream area. It now has a park area that is popular as a recreational hub, especially with the …

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4

15.9 km

Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

A bit cumbersome with the bike and more intended for hikers - easier to stay on the path. But a nice idea to make the surrounding a bit more varied.

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5

23.7 km

Japanese Garden and Peace Pagoda, Willen Lake

Highlight • Natural

6

24.2 km

Willen Lake West Shore

Highlight • Lake

B

28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

2.86 km

1.12 km

182 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

2.68 km

278 m

203 m

160 m

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