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Furzton Lake boasts scenic open views, making it a popular choice for joggers, cyclists and walkers. It was created as a basin for floodwaters during rainy spells and has matured into a well-loved park for local residents and wildlife to enjoy. The park benefits from an Italian café/restaurant, a pub and recreational activities, which can enhance a visit. It is possible to travel the whole way around the lake on surfaced footpaths. The park is managed by The Parks Trust, a self-financing charity that cares for 6000 acres of woodlands, lakes and greenspaces in Milton Keynes.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Furzton Lake

Disabled Access at Furzton Lake

Furzton Lake has several entrances, some of which are accompanied by car parks. The main entrances are at Shirwell Crescent, V4 Watling Street and Lynmouth Crescent. The park is signposted from the H7 and V4 grid roads. The path benefits from surfaced footpaths which encircle the lake, however there is a slight crossfall on these paths, sloping towards the lake. Some paths, such as those leading away from the lake into the surrounding estates, have steeper gradients. There are some steeper gradients at the northeast of the lake, by The Italian Sul Lago, where footpaths cross the water management system. There are two boardwalk bridges to the west and the east of the park. Throughout the park you can regularly find benches, but these are not always accompanied by hardstanding. There are steps at the north end of the lake, which are not accompanied by a handrail. These can be avoided during a circular loop. Refreshments are served from The Italian Sul Lago and Furzton Lake Hungry Horse. Next to The Italian Sul Lago, you can find Dinosaur Valley adventure golf course, which is wheelchair accessible. Fishing is managed by Milton Keynes Angling Association and takes place on unguarded platforms around the lake. At the main entrances you can find large park maps. The circular walking route is shown on the map and reiterated with finger posts around the lake. Walking routes can be downloaded from The Parks Trust website (www.theparkstrust.com/furzton-lake), although these are not signposted in the park.

Accessible parking at Furzton Lake

3 accessible parking spaces can be found at Shirwell Crescent car park, off the H7 grid road. However, there is a height barrier (1.9m) here and a slight lip between the car park surface and the first footpath. Parking at Shirwell Crescent is free for 2 hours, but must be paid for thereafter via the parking meter in the car park. Free parking is available at Lynmouth Crescent car park can accommodate 20-25 cars, however bays are not marked. This car park is connected to the lake via a steep, but surfaced path. Free parking is available at the V4 Watling Street car park by The Italian Sul Lago. 4 accessible bays are marked. There is step-free access between these spaces and the lakeside paths.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Furzton Lake

An accessible toilet can be found at The Italian Sul Lago. However, it is inside the building, and therefore dependent on the restaurant opening hours. Non-accessible toilets can be found on the outside of the building.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.