Section 5 of 5, Greensand Ridge Walk
Sandy to Gamlingay
5.4 miles (8.7 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: TL 174 488. Finish: TL 227 529. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 88 m of climbing and 53 m of descent; highest point 68 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sandy.
- Station
- Sandy, 290 m from the start. Directions TL 177 487
- Bus stops
- Sandy nr Station Road, 200 m from the start. Directions TL 176 489Station Road, 220 m from the start. Directions TL 176 489Bus stop, 250 m from the start. Directions TL 177 488
- Car parks
- Sandy Station Car Park (pay), 310 m from the start. Directions TL 177 486Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions TL 177 486Car park (free), 360 m from the start. Directions TL 174 491
Getting back
The section finishes at Gamlingay. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Cinques, 20 m from the finish. Directions TL 227 528Maple Court, 630 m from the finish. Directions TL 232 525Maple Court, 770 m from the finish. Directions TL 232 523
Planning the Greensand Ridge Walk
- Planning the whole trail: centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 42%, paved or flagged 33%; the rest (24%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 9 gates.
Steepest climb: about 45 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 2.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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