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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Castlethorpe

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Castlethorpe

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Stony Stratford Nature Reserve loop from Castlethorpe

03:24

13.3km

60m

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: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

13 m

Castlethorpe

Highlight • Settlement

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

Tip by

2

1.17 km

Castlethorpe Troughs Water Tower

Highlight • Structure

Castlethorpe Troughs Water Tower was built to supply water troughs that steam locomotives on the West Coast Main Line could pass over to refill at speed. bwtas.blogspot.com/2012/06/castlethorpe-troughs-water-tower.html

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3

2.96 km

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve — Trails and Bridges

Highlight • Cycleway

Milton Keynes redway and footpath system is voted among the best nationally. The town's network of paths has been ranked as a top performer and the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve network of trails and bridges is no exception.

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4

3.02 km

Ouse Valley Park — Riverside Path and Bridges

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

Tip by

5

3.37 km

Ouse Valley Park Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

You can take a dip in the River Ouse an many points along this path

Tip by

6

5.25 km

Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Quite narrow to cross and give way to walkers

Tip by

7

5.41 km

Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Also known as Cosgrove aqueduct, the Iron Trunk Aqueduct was built in 1811 to carry the Grand Union Canal over the River Great Ouse. Two cast iron trough spans cross …

Tip by

8

7.20 km

Stony Stratford Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful part of the wider Ouse Valley Park, Stony Stratford Nature Reserve is a great place to see breeding and over-wintering birds, as well as many dragonfly species.

Created …

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B

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

3.71 km

2.43 km

571 m

323 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

2.91 km

1.49 km

1.37 km

918 m

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