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South East England

Kents Hill, Monkston And Brinklow

Willen Lake South – Willen Lake South loop from The Open University

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Kents Hill, Monkston And Brinklow

Willen Lake South – Willen Lake South loop from The Open University

Moderate

19

hikers

Willen Lake South – Willen Lake South loop from The Open University

02:34

10.1km

30m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.37 km

The Swan Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

2

3.81 km

Willen Lake South

Highlight • Lake

Good lake loop, can get busy with walkers .

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4.77 km

Willen Lake North

Lake

4

5.16 km

Willen Lake North

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a stunning vantage point to look out at the tranquility and beauty of Willen Lake. A super place to come to blow off some cobwebs.

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5

5.61 km

Japanese Garden and Peace Pagoda, Willen Lake

Highlight • Natural

6

5.76 km

Circle of Hearts Medicine Wheel

Highlight • Monument

This is an exciting structure that represents North American Indian Medicine Wheels, whilst also paying homage to British traditions of building circles alongside meeting places and important sites.

The structure …

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7

6.18 km

Willen Lake West Shore

Highlight • Lake

8

6.72 km

Food Van at Willen Lake South

Highlight • Lake

Usually there's a snack van selling wood-fired pizzas parked here.

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9

6.86 km

Willen Lake South

Highlight • Rest Area

The paths are very well developed and signposted.
A hike around the entire lake is worthwhile.

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B

10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

479 m

126 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

2.08 km

1.78 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Sunday 30 August

21°C

12°C

84 %

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