Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Stony Stratford
Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Stony Stratford
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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Stony Stratford
02:13
8.67km
30m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.99 km
Iron Trunk Aqueduct
Highlight • Monument
There is a wealth of excellent walking in the surrounding Ouse Valley Park, including two excellent nature reserves. A popular itinerary is to link the Iron Trunk with the village of Cosgrove, with a visit to the Barley Mow pub.
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3.15 km
Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
4.29 km
Horse Tunnel Under the Grand Union Canal
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
4.33 km
Tunnel Under the Canal Near The Barley Mow Pub
Highlight • Structure
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4.34 km
Cosgrove Horse Tunnel
Highlight • Structure
7.48 km
Stony Stratford Nature Reserve
Highlight • Trail
Created in 1979 from the gravel workings used in the building of the nearby A5, the reserve comprises five lakes and 57 acres (23 ha) of wet meadow. It is owned and operated by the Parks Trust.
Two hides allow you to spot various bird species, depending on the time of year. Terns, oystercatchers and lapwings nest on the islands between March and June. It’s a good place to see a number of raptors, including kestrels, sparrow-hawks, buzzards and red kites. It is not uncommon to spot ospreys on autumn passage.
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8.67 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.47 km
923 m
184 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.33 km
1.37 km
909 m
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