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Milton Keynes

The best running trails around Milton Keynes

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Running around Milton Keynes is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Milton Keynes—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

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1. Caldecotte Lake loop

5.72km

00:40

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Willen Lake South loop

4.10km

00:25

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Caldecotte Lake to Willen Lake South loop — Grand Union Canal

12.6km

01:23

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Furtzon Lake and Tattenhoe Valley Park loop

5.63km

00:35

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Bancroft Roman Villa – Loughton Valley Linear Park loop from Milton Keynes Central

17.8km

01:54

80m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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6. The Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve loop from Ouse Valley Park

9.18km

00:58

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. North Loughton valley and Bradwell Abbey loop — The Parks Trust

7.46km

00:48

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Ouse Valley Route — The Parks Trust

8.58km

00:55

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Grand Union Canal and River Ouzel loop from Water Eaton

5.85km

00:36

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Tongwell and Willen Lake loop

12.1km

01:15

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails around Milton Keynes

1. Caldecotte Lake loop

2. Willen Lake South loop

3. Caldecotte Lake to Willen Lake South loop — Grand Union Canal

4. Furtzon Lake and Tattenhoe Valley Park loop

5. Bancroft Roman Villa – Loughton Valley Linear Park loop from Milton Keynes Central

6. The Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve loop from Ouse Valley Park

7. North Loughton valley and Bradwell Abbey loop — The Parks Trust

8. Ouse Valley Route — The Parks Trust

9. Grand Union Canal and River Ouzel loop from Water Eaton

10. Tongwell and Willen Lake loop

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