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Woughton On The Green

Grand Union Canal – Grand Union Canal loop from The Open University

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Woughton On The Green

Grand Union Canal – Grand Union Canal loop from The Open University

Moderate

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Grand Union Canal – Grand Union Canal loop from The Open University

03:09

53.2km

300m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.6 km for 152 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.57 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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2

3.50 km

Willen Lake West Shore

Highlight • Lake

3

7.05 km

Grand Union Canal

Highlight • River

4

9.38 km

Newport Pagnell to Wolverton Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Old railway line that runs from Newport Pagnell to Wolverton

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5

9.43 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.

Tip by

6

17.4 km

Castlethorpe

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful and quiet village. Plenty of humps and some potholes, but can be avoided.

Tip by

7

30.0 km

Grounds Café & Cycle Centre, Salcey Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Fairly popular cafe for Salcey Forest walkers and wheelers alike. Plenty of outdoor seating for nice days (or if you're a bit muddy from the forest!) and there's a bike hire centre too.
groundscafe.uk/salcey

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38.6 km

Gayhurst Spinney

Forest

9

45.6 km

Wolverton to Newport Pagnell Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice cycle path on an old railway line 👍

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B

53.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

19.0 km

999 m

308 m

204 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

8.21 km

397 m

134 m

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Lowest point (50 m)

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