Tour de Milton Keynes' Lakes loop – via Grand Union Canal path

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Tour de Milton Keynes' Lakes loop – via Grand Union Canal path

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Tour de Milton Keynes' Lakes loop – via Grand Union Canal path

02:42

43.3km

240m

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: July 24, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 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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3.86 km

Furzton Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely little lake on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. There's a striking sculpture, the Triple Star Head, by Romanian artist Paul Neagu, as well as wooden sculptures by Wendy …

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14.6 km

The Three Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice pub near Stoke Hammond and Soulbury that sits next the canal. Great food and very friendly staff. Lots of outside seating available and a bike rack out the …

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17.2 km

Grand Union Canal: Old Linslade to Globe Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This segment of the canal is quite rural in character despite being close to Linslade/Leighton Buzzard. You will often see Heron's waiting patiently and if you approach quietly you stand a good chance of getting close.

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35.3 km

Caldecotte Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

You'd never know you're right in the centre of Milton Keynes! Beautiful lake with great bike paths around the edges - suitable for all levels and all bike types.

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37.1 km

Mount Farm Lake

Highlight • Natural

Another of Milton Keynes' water features. Not as much in the way of infrastructure as some of the others, but a bit more rugged and picturesque. Good for wildlife spotting/feeding the ducks.

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43.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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