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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Stony Stratford

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Stony Stratford

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Stony Stratford

04:32

17.7km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.96 km

Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Also known as Cosgrove aqueduct, the Iron Trunk Aqueduct was built in 1811 to carry the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse. Two cast iron trough spans cross the river, held aloft by a single central masonry pier.

There is a wealth of excellent walking in the surrounding Ouse Valley Park, including two excellent nature reserves. A popular itinerary is to link the Iron Trunk with the village of Cosgrove, with a visit to the Barley Mow pub.

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6.12 km

Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Quite narrow to cross and give way to walkers

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7.31 km

Cosgrove Horse Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

10.9 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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11.0 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 which have powered life in the area for hundreds of years. Look out for the varied wildlife such as woodpeckers and kingfishers. There are public toilets here, too.

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13.3 km

The Galleon Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice riverside pub with a large garden. Open Wednesday through Sunday.

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13.5 km

Wolverton

Highlight • Settlement

16.0 km

Stony Stratford Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful part of the wider Ouse Valley Park, Stony Stratford Nature Reserve is a great place to see breeding and over-wintering birds, as well as many dragonfly species.

Created in 1979 from the gravel workings used in the building of the nearby A5, the reserve comprises five lakes and 57 acres (23 ha) of wet meadow. It is owned and operated by the Parks Trust.

Two hides allow you to spot various bird species, depending on the time of year. Terns, oystercatchers and lapwings nest on the islands between March and June. It’s a good place to see a number of raptors, including kestrels, sparrow-hawks, buzzards and red kites. It is not uncommon to spot ospreys on autumn passage.

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

4.96 km

4.73 km

889 m

647 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

3.35 km

3.05 km

2.91 km

582 m

Elevation

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Saturday 16 May

14°C

7°C

34 %

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Stony Stratford

Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct

Cosgrove Horse Tunnel

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve — Trails and Bridges

Ouse Valley Park — Riverside Path and Bridges

The Galleon Pub

Wolverton

Stony Stratford Nature Reserve

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