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Grand Union Canal – Castlethorpe loop from City of Milton Keynes

Road cycling routes

South East England

Grand Union Canal – Castlethorpe loop from City of Milton Keynes

Easy

25

riders

Grand Union Canal – Castlethorpe loop from City of Milton Keynes

00:58

22.9km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.15 km

Newport Pagnell to Wolverton Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Old railway line that runs from Newport Pagnell to Wolverton

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2

1.20 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.

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3

10.9 km

Hanslope News Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea in the morning sun

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4

13.9 km

Castlethorpe

Highlight • Settlement

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

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5

15.8 km

Challenging Road Descent

Highlight • Trail

Great to enhance road descending skills

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B

22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

3.09 km

362 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

1.77 km

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Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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