New colour-coded routes are launched for walkers to enjoy in Milton Keynes

A string of "cultural routes" have been selected and each are about 10 miles long, with a five mile shortcut option.

Planned to appear over he next few weeks, they all connect to one another across the borough’s redway network.

The council-planned routes cover five themes, encompassing everything from dinosaurs to trains. Each has a QR code linking to more information about its history.

The yellow route theme covers cars, boats and trains; the blue route theme covers ancient and modern Milton Keynes, and the green route theme concentrates on rivers, lakes and dinosaurs.

There is also an 'Iron route' theme that is about the Romans, rivers, trams and trains, and a Cornflower theme'that covers 'woods, frogs and a Toot', says the council.

A special Millennium Cycle Route, this route takes people past St Andrews Church, Great Linford Brick Kilns, the Gyosei Art Trail, the iconic concrete cows and Bradwell Windmill.

A spokesman said: "With new routines for a lot of people, there’s never been a better time to explore MK over the summer months, whether it’s for a run, walk or bike ride.

"A few things you can come across include the iconic concrete cows, art trails, the Light Pyramid in Campbell Park even you can even cross over the world’s oldest cast iron bridge."

Cllr Emily Darlington Cabinet member for the Public Realm said, “The new simple wayfinding signs along with the interactive maps provides a great way to visit and explore the greatness of MK and its offering to anyone who either works, lives or visits the city. The routes include cultural destinations, historic sites, MK’s vast parks and open spaces.”

“Don’t forget to share your pictures on our social channels exploring the cultural trails over the next few months,” she added.

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