river ouzel – A Walk Through Milton Keynes

Ouzel Valley Park

Foreground detail of an old tree in the open parkland between Walton and Willen Lake. Beautiful sunny March day.

Walton Lake was originally created as a balancing lake for the River Ouzel, which is about 100 metres behind this spot. No longer needed as a balancing lake these reeds have been left to grow and create a rich wildlife habitat. The channels you see are created to provide open water.