Stretching 137 miles (220 km) from London to Birmingham, the Grand Union Canal was once an important waterway carrying trade to and from the capital. Today, narrowboats slowly cruise the waters, whilst cyclists and walkers enjoy the towpath.

David Howells

August 22, 2023

Running

The Grand Union Canal was formed to link London, the Nottinghamshire Derbyshire coalfields, and Birmingham under single ownership. The main line of this canal was the Grand Junction Canal (Braunston to Brentford). This was authorised in 1793. It provided a more direct route to London than the existing route of the Oxford Canal and the Thames.

Dan Moran

August 27, 2024

Running

Great place to run with a mixture of path types some super fast (MK Redways) and some smaller paths. Lots of places to stop to eat, buy food and art installations.

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1. Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from Bow Brickhill

32.2km

02:03

140m

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

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2. Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from City of Milton Keynes

25.9km

01:40

110m

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

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3. Grand Union Canal – Wolverton Train Mural loop from Moulsoe

31.2km

01:55

110m

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

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Elevation 130 m

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Friday 13 March

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Location: Stantonbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Grand Union Canal

1. Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from Bow Brickhill

2. Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from City of Milton Keynes

3. Grand Union Canal – Wolverton Train Mural loop from Moulsoe

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