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Grand Union Canal – Furzton Lake loop from Sherington

Grand Union Canal – Furzton Lake loop from Sherington

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Grand Union Canal – Furzton Lake loop from Sherington

02:19

50.4km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.0 km for 66 m

After 13.1 km for 166 m

After 13.4 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.38 km

Newport Pagnell

Highlight • Settlement

This historic town is home of the Aston Martin Lagonda!

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6.99 km

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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9.25 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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13.8 km

Lodge Lake

Lake

17.3 km

Bumpy Road – Poor Quality Tarmac

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Avoid if you can

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18.5 km

Furzton Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely little lake on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. There's a striking sculpture, the Triple Star Head, by Romanian artist Paul Neagu, as well as wooden sculptures by Wendy …

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18.7 km

Furzton Lake

Lake

31.3 km

St Mary's Church, Woughton on the Green

Highlight • Religious Site

A 13th Century church that was built when Woughton On The Green was a village with a population of only 100.

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40.6 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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49.2 km

Chicheley Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view as you race down to Newport Pagnell

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50.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

9.28 km

2.33 km

916 m

869 m

Surfaces

43.2 km

5.75 km

625 m

613 m

186 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 17 July

21°C

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Grand Union Canal – Furzton Lake loop from Sherington

Newport Pagnell