Grand Union Canal – Ruins on the Midshires Way loop from City of Milton Keynes

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Grand Union Canal – Ruins on the Midshires Way loop from City of Milton Keynes

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Grand Union Canal – Ruins on the Midshires Way loop from City of Milton Keynes

03:29

46.3km

290m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.19 km for 69 m

After 38.0 km for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.09 km

Wolverton to Newport Pagnell Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice cycle path on an old railway line 👍

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2.55 km

Cascade Pond at Great Linford Manor Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A newly reconstructed cascade pond at Great Linford Manor park.
Built to represent the original cascade pond in this location.
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3.04 km

Newport Pagnell to Wolverton Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Old railway line that runs from Newport Pagnell to Wolverton

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3.08 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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4.23 km

Resting Bench Near St Peter's Church

Highlight • Rest Area

4.50 km

Ruins on the Midshires Way

Highlight • Monument

The Midshires Way is a cracking long-distance footpath that runs from the Chiltern Hills through the Midlands counties of Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, to Stockport, Greater Manchester. It's about …

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31.2 km

Overbrook Spinney

Forest

33.1 km

St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Olney

Highlight • Religious Site

Olney is a beautiful market town on the River Great Ouse. Its picturesque streets are a great place for a mooch, with independent shops, charming cafes and traditional pubs. Just …

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