Castlethorpe – Castlethorpe Castle earthworks loop from Castlethorpe

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Castlethorpe – Castlethorpe Castle earthworks loop from Castlethorpe

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Castlethorpe – Castlethorpe Castle earthworks loop from Castlethorpe

00:54

8.52km

40m

Running

Moderate run. 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 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19 m

Castlethorpe

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful and quiet village. Plenty of humps and some potholes, but can be avoided.

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231 m

Castlethorpe Castle earthworks

Highlight • Castle

Not much remains of the castle just some rather subdued earthworks

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1.39 km

Castlethorpe Troughs Water Tower

Highlight • Structure

Castlethorpe Troughs Water Tower was built to supply water troughs that steam locomotives on the West Coast Main Line could pass over to refill at speed. bwtas.blogspot.com/2012/06/castlethorpe-troughs-water-tower.html

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3.59 km

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve is part of the wider Ouse Valley Park, which also comprises Stony Stratford Nature Reserve and Iron Trunk Aqueduct. A plethora of wildlife is found here, …

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5.30 km

Ouse Valley Park — Riverside Path and Bridges

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ouse Valley Park is a popular spot for cycling and walking on the edge of Milton Keynes. You can explore the old waterways such as Wolverton Mill and Stony Stratford …

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5.37 km

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve — Trails and Bridges

Highlight • Cycleway

Milton Keynes redway and footpath system is voted among the best nationally. The town's network of paths has been ranked as a top performer and the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve network of trails and bridges is no exception.

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