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South East England

Grand Union Canal – Willen Lake South loop from Woughton on the Green

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South East England

Grand Union Canal – Willen Lake South loop from Woughton on the Green

Moderate

4.7

(6)

889

runners

Grand Union Canal – Willen Lake South loop from Woughton on the Green

00:52

8.29km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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278 m

Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Towpath is always good for easy flat riding, just keep the speed down. Just remember most boats on the towpath are live aboard, like me with kids and dogs that …

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2

1.56 km

Food Van at Willen Lake South

Highlight • Lake

Usually there's a snack van selling wood-fired pizzas parked here.

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3

2.17 km

Milton Keynes Parkrun

Highlight • Trail

Stomp & Chomp

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4

4.33 km

Japanese Garden and Peace Pagoda, Willen Lake

Highlight • Natural

5

4.48 km

Circle of Hearts Medicine Wheel

Highlight • Monument

This is an exciting structure that represents North American Indian Medicine Wheels, whilst also paying homage to British traditions of building circles alongside meeting places and important sites.

The structure …

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6

5.61 km

Willen Lake South

Highlight • Lake

Good lake loop, can get busy with walkers .

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7

6.62 km

Willen Lake South

Highlight • Rest Area

The paths are very well developed and signposted.
A hike around the entire lake is worthwhile.

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8

6.69 km

South Ferris Wheel, Willen Lake

Highlight • Monument

Willen Lake is the most popular park in Milton Keynes and it is so for a good reason. A lovely place to go not just for hiking and running but …

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8.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

1.82 km

335 m

256 m

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