Sandy - Everton 11 mile Circular Walk

A circular walk from the market town of Sandy, starting with a circuit of the RSPB nature reserve then picking up the North Beds Heritage trail to Everton and on to the site of the old wartime Tempsford Airfield and the SOE’s memorial barn at Gibraltar Farm before picking up the Greensand Ridge trail back to Sandy.

What to Expect
An 11 mile walk predominantly on footpaths and bridleways (mostly around field boundaries) with a few short sections on quiet roads, we will be crossing a few fields which given the time of year maybe muddy and or recently ploughed. There are some hills with a few short and sometimes steep climbs, the total walk ascent is around 700 ft, we will maintain a pace of just over 3mph throughout the walk, i.e. walking each mile in under 20 minutes.
This is an enjoyable walk with not to many ascents and is suitable for anyone with a reasonable standard of walking fitness.
If you are a first timer please read the 'About us...' section on the homepage before signing up for this walk, ensuring appropriate fitness and suitability.
If you can't make the walk please change your RSVP in plenty of time.

The Finer Points
Start point: Sandy Town Centre Car Park

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Walk Starts: 09:30am

Parking: Free, Town Centre Car Park, High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AG

Distance: 11 Miles

Total Ascent: 700 ft.

Walk Time: Approx. 4.5 hrs (including breaks)

Refreshments: We will be having our break at the Gibraltar Farm Barn at around the 8 mile point so bring a drink and a snack.

Public Toilets: There are public toilets after around 3.5 miles at the RSPB reserve.

There is a £3.00 charge payable by cash at the start of the walk.
Sorry no dogs allowed