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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct loop from Stony Stratford

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct loop from Stony Stratford

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct loop from Stony Stratford

01:30

5.90km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.27 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 the river, held aloft by a single central masonry pier.

There is a wealth of excellent walking in the surrounding Ouse Valley Park, including two excellent nature reserves. A popular itinerary is to link the Iron Trunk with the village of Cosgrove, with a visit to the Barley Mow pub.

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1.42 km

Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Quite narrow to cross and give way to walkers

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2.30 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, from bird species like herons, kingfishers, peregrine falcons and barn owls, to mammals like foxes, badgers, weasels and otters.

There is a scattering of trees, though you'd be forgiven for wondering where the 'forest' is, but give it time. In 2017 and 2018 the Parks Trust planted many alder and willow trees to screen the lakes. One day this already vibrant nature reserve will be even more wild in character.

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3.14 km

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5.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

1.60 km

921 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

1.32 km

1.19 km

697 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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Iron Trunk Aqueduct – Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct loop from Stony Stratford

Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Cosgrove Iron Aqueduct

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