Willen Lake North
Don't miss out on!
The Peace Pagoda was built by the monks and nuns of the Nipponzan Myohoji as a symbol of world brotherhood. Above it, cherry trees commemorate the victims of war, while prayers and messages of hope decorate the nearby One World Tree.
Alongside the Pagoda is the distinctive Buddhist Temple, where the public is welcome inside or to visit the grounds with their Japanese and Zen gardens.
Drawing on Native American culture, the stones of the Medicine Wheel are aligned with the earth’s energies so that thoughts and wishes expressed at its heart may be ‘amplified’.
At the north end of the lake you’ll find The Labyrinth, and Willen Hospice. Find out more about the public art that we have in Willen Lake.
North Willen Lake is also linked into the Ouzel Valley Park via the South Lake, so make sure to make a day out of it!
Wildlife
Scrubland on the island is kept in check by volunteers to provide more varied habitats for a wide variety of bird species.
Nearby, bird scrapes have been created to provide the shallow, sheltered waters that attract wading birds to the site, while volunteers have helped build and install nesting boxes for Sandmartins.
The best views are from the birdhide on the south shore of the lake.
Fishing
Fishing is permitted at designated points around the lake. Fishing is managed by Milton Keynes Angling Association.
Watersports
All watersports and leisure activities take place at Willen Lake South, we offer no watersports at Willen Lake North.
For full programme see our events pages.
Car parking
The closest car park is at V10 Brickhill St between H5 Portway and H4 Dansteed Way (Peace Pagoda Car Park). Please note, car parking charges apply, for more information please visit the Willen Lake website.
Toilets
The closest public toilets are at Splash 'n' Play or the Watersports Centre at Willen Lake South.
Disabled access
There are good all-weather paths around most of the lake with steep gradients at the flood control structure and up to Peace Pagoda. Access to the bird hide is via an unmade path: the alternative path is via the South Lake.
Facilities at Willen Lake North
Parking
Bird Hide
Picnic Tables
Interpretation Panels
Bridle Path
Seating
Viewpoint
Fishing Pegs
