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Grand Union Canal – Teardrop Lakes loop from Stony Stratford

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Northamptonshire

South Northamptonshire

Grand Union Canal – Teardrop Lakes loop from Stony Stratford

Moderate

4.6

(10)

69

riders

Grand Union Canal – Teardrop Lakes loop from Stony Stratford

02:24

35.8km

170m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.64 km for 128 m

After 9.65 km for 95 m

After 22.5 km for 175 m

After 22.9 km for 167 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.93 km

Bradwell Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

Bradwell Windmill is the second mill to built in the local parish and replaced a previous post mill, it is thought to be the oldest tower mill in the whole …

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2

9.18 km

Newport Pagnell to Wolverton Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Old railway line that runs from Newport Pagnell to Wolverton

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3

9.23 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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9.69 km

The Round Pond

Lake

5

14.9 km

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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6

20.4 km

Teardrop Lakes

Highlight • Structure

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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7

23.6 km

Lodge Lake

Highlight • Trail

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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8

25.2 km

Old Bradwell Tennis Club mural (Kingfisher)

Highlight • Structure

Loughton underpass

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9

29.9 km

Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

B

35.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

6.49 km

4.77 km

4.57 km

3.11 km

817 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

9.99 km

5.95 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

30°C

18°C

33 %

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