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

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Newport Pagnell

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

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

01:45

27.4km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.3 km for 128 m

After 15.9 km for 91 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.08 km

Tongwell Lake

Highlight • Lake

Tongwell Lake seems to be Milton Keynes’ very own swan haven. The path around the lake is easy to follow as it only takes around 30 minutes to walk the …

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2

7.12 km

Leah Williamson Mural

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3

10.1 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

10.2 km

Old railway line that runs from Newport Pagnell to Wolverton

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5

15.0 km

Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

16.8 km

Beach

Beach

7

17.3 km

Ouse Valley Park is a popular spot for cycling and walking on the edge of Milton Keynes. You can explore the old waterways such as Wolverton Mill and Stony Stratford …

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8

20.2 km

Wolverton Train Mural

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9

25.3 km

Nice cycle path on an old railway line 👍

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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

3.75 km

2.34 km

1.92 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

21.4 km

3.65 km

2.19 km

192 m

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Friday 16 October

12°C

5°C

26 %

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