[Video] Escaping Milton Keynes for the Iron Trunk Aqueduct

Finding Serenity (and a Mooring Spot) at the aqueduct

There is a specific kind of peace found at the Iron Trunk Aqueduct (the Cosgrove Aqueduct) that you just don’t get inside the Milton Keynes city limits. Standing on this 19th-century cast-iron masterpiece, you’re literally suspended over the River Ouse, looking out over the Ouse Valley Park, maybe 100ft above the floodplains below.

While the towpath here offers some of the best views in Buckinghamshire, closer to the road is also a hotspot for “serial overstayers.”

In London, when CC’ers are about to move or find somewhere new, boaters swap mooring locations by agreement on Watsapp.

Good luck on finding a spot down there.

Highlights of the area:

• The Structure: A rare example of a cast-iron trough aqueduct, a marvel of Regency-era engineering.
• The Tunnel: Don’t miss the 1919 brick tunnel (the “Hobbit hole”) that lets you walk directly under the canal.
• The Vibe: High-altitude views (for a boat!) and deep-countryside quiet.