Greensand Ridge Walk 4:
Haynes-Sandy
Introduction
The Greensand Ridge Walk is Bedfordshire's premier long distance walk. The route spans the county for a total of 40 miles, following the greensand ridge. The walk is an ideal introduction to the history, landscape and wildlife of this part of the county. Section 4, with stunning views from the ridge, passes Old Warden Tunnel Nature Reserve, the attractive village of Northill with its 14th century church, and ends in Sandy.
There is limited off road parking in Haynes.
Start/Finish Point
The walk begins at Deadman's Cross, on the A600 close to the village of Haynes and ends on the High Street in Sandy.
General Information
Length: 7.5 miles (11 km) Time 3.5 hours
Refreshments: Haynes has a pub -the Greyhound and Northill has a pub - the Crown. Sandy town centre has a range of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Route Description