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The Royston Ramblers invite you to enjoy fresh air and wonderful countryside in great company. Try us! We really are a very friendly group

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This is a circular walk from Rushden to Roe Green in Sandon.  The way out takes in Bachelor's Wood and Friar's Wood and the return goes past Redhill and Shaw's Green

Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
54.9m / 180ft
Type:
circular

While the flowering time cannot be taken for granted this walk has a good chance of catching the bluebells and wild garlic in bloom.

Sturdy walking boots are recommended.  If the winter mud has dried out the ground underfoot can be heavily rutted in places.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 30208 31439
Nearest postcode:
SG9 0SU
what3words:
responded.cones.narrate
Start time:
10:00 am

Park at Mill End Plants in Rushden. Use the bottom corner of the car park and double park to allow plenty of space for customers. You will need to buy something after the walk (the cakes are popular) or alternatively park at the church and walk down.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking