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

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

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

03:34

52.0km

310m

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: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.0 km for 175 m

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Bus stop

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2.75 km

Grand Union Canal

Highlight • River

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.

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2.80 km

Newport Pagnell to Wolverton Railway Walk

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Old railway line that runs from Newport Pagnell to Wolverton

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9.05 km

Lodge Lake

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Lodge Lake was created in 1981 to prevent Loughton Brook flooding the downstream area. It now has a park area that is popular as a recreational hub, especially with the …

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10.1 km

Loughton Brook

Lake

12.3 km

Teardrop Lakes

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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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24.0 km

Grand Union Canal Near Milton Keynes

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Nice and quiet, but towpath partly very narrow and bumpy.

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39.2 km

Caldecotte Lake

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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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