Furzton Lake
Furzton Lake’s open views make it a popular choice for joggers, cyclists and walkers. Created to act as a basin for floodwaters during rainy spells, the lake has matured into an easily accessible and peaceful oasis for local residents, office workers and wildlife.
What to see and do
Don’t miss
Providing a striking landmark at Furzton is the Triple Star Head sculpture by Romanian artist Paul Neagu, shaped like a comet with its tail erupting from the earth .
Look out, too, for the Silhouetted Portals by Wendy Hitchings - wooden sculptures on the islands near Lynmouth Crescent, which have proved popular with the resident bird population.
Sport
A Model Boat Club operates from Furzton, using the bays on the Lynmouth Crescent side of the lake.
Fishing at the lake is managed by Milton Keynes Angling Association.
Korfball is played on Thursday nights in the summer.
Events
For full programme see our events pages.
Annual hightlights include:
- August: Fishing Festival
Wildlife
Volunteers are helping the Parks Trust clear the islands of scrub and bramble, to provide a better habitat for ground nesting birds. The lake also has a large population of geese and other waterfowl.
Facilities
Picnic tables
Seating
Refreshments
Cycling
Jogging: distance around both lakes 2.2km
Fishing
Viewpoint
Need to know
Getting there
Furzton Lake is located in the Furzton grid square and is bordered by V4 Watling street, Shirwell Crescent, Bilbrook lane, and Lynmouth Crescent.
Opening times
The park and car parks are open at all times throughout the year. There is no admission fee.
Car parking
Free car parking at the following locations:
- V4 Watling St opposite the National Bowl
- Lynmouth Crescent between Swimbridge Lane and Pinkworthy
- Shirwell Crecent
Toilets
There are no public toilets at this site, but the hotel has customer toilets during opening hours.
Refreshments
The Furzton Lake Hotel is open for meals, snacks and hot and cold drinks.
Disabled access
There are good all-weather paths around the lake with some steep gradients near the outflow close to the V4 car park.
Make a day of it
Furzton connects up the Tattenhoe Valley, Lodge Lake and North Loughton parks, offering a route from the far south west to the far north west of Milton Keynes.