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Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from Bow Brickhill

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Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from Bow Brickhill

Moderate

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Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from Bow Brickhill

02:03

32.2km

140m

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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.6 km for 95 m

After 20.0 km for 175 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.86 km

Willen Lake West Shore

Highlight • Lake

12.7 km

The Round Pond

Lake

13.1 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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13.2 km

Newport Pagnell to Wolverton Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Old railway line that runs from Newport Pagnell to Wolverton

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15.5 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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17.5 km

Old Bradwell Tennis Club mural (Kingfisher)

Highlight • Structure

Loughton underpass

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19.1 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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22.3 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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23.4 km

Furzton Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes is part of the Parks Trust and has scenic lakeside views. It is a popular family recreational area as well as for runners, walkers, and …

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28.6 km

Beach

32.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

2.85 km

2.25 km

2.14 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

8.27 km

2.90 km

2.26 km

478 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

6°C

13 %

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Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from Bow Brickhill

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Grand Union Canal – Lodge Lake loop from Bow Brickhill

Willen Lake West Shore