Section 3 of 5, Greensand Ridge Walk
Ampthill to Haynes
8.7 miles (14.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 032 386. Finish: TL 102 418. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 224 m of climbing and 252 m of descent; highest point 122 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ampthill.
- Bus stops
- Prince of Wales, 500 m from the start. Directions TL 034 382Rectory Lane, 590 m from the start. Directions TL 035 381Alameda Walk, 890 m from the start. Directions TL 033 377
- Car parks
- Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions TL 032 381Car park, 600 m from the start. Directions TL 030 380Car park, 610 m from the start. Directions TL 028 381
Getting back
The section finishes at Haynes. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Haynes Village Hall, 80 m from the finish. Directions TL 102 419Haynes Turn, 800 m from the finish. Directions TL 102 426Bus stop, 810 m from the finish. Directions TL 102 426
Planning the Greensand Ridge Walk
- Planning the whole trail: centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 26%, paved or flagged 24%, earth, rock and mud 17%; the rest (33%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 kissing gates, 4 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 31 m in a kilometre (1 in 32), starting 5.9 miles in.
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