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South East England

Grand Union Canal – Castlethorpe loop from City of Milton Keynes

Road cycling routes

South East England

Grand Union Canal – Castlethorpe loop from City of Milton Keynes

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25

riders

Grand Union Canal – Castlethorpe loop from City of Milton Keynes

00:58

22.9km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

Grand Union Canal

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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

1.25 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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10.9 km

Hanslope News Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea in the morning sun

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4

14.0 km

Castlethorpe

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful and quiet village. Plenty of humps and some potholes, but can be avoided.

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15.8 km

Challenging Road Descent

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Great to enhance road descending skills

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

3.13 km

362 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

1.77 km

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