Cosgrove and Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve loop from Ouse Valley

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Cosgrove and Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve loop from Ouse Valley

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Cosgrove and Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve loop from Ouse Valley

00:56

8.62km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.32 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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4.78 km

Horse Tunnel Under the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

A delightfully charming and practical tunnel under the Grand Union Canal which is on an embankment along here. The tunnel was built just wide enough for horses to get through, which accounts for its distinctive shape.

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6.00 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 …

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6.69 km

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve is part of the wider Ouse Valley Park, which also comprises Stony Stratford Nature Reserve and Iron Trunk Aqueduct. A plethora of wildlife is found here, …

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8.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.62 km

2.28 km

365 m

Surfaces

2.73 km