We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and a bit beyond, offering guided hikes and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
This walk is for up to 25 people, including the leader.
A circular walk from Sandy across farmland and through the rural villages of Upper Caldecote, Ickwell and Northill. The route is across mostly level terrain on a mix of farm tracks, footpaths and pavements alongside village roads.
Starting from Sandy railway station, our route crosses the water-meadows of the River Ivel, to the village of Beeston, where we will use a footbridge to cross the A1. Moving into the village, we will walk along part of its grand, tree-lined village green. Leaving Beeston we follow farm tracks across the fields to the village of Upper Caldecote, where we will take a short break on the village green.
The route continues on paths across farmland towards Ickwell. Just before we reach the village we will have a good view of Shuttleworth House and its vintage aircraft collection, and if we're lucky we may see some planes in flight. A bridleway will then take us into Ickwell, a small picturesque village with a traditional village green, complete with cricket pitch and maypole. Following a pavement alongside the main road through the village we will then reach Northill, where we will stop at the village green for lunch and a possible drink stop at The Crown pub nearby.
After our stop we will pick up the Greensand Ridge Walk footpath to take us across farmland back to Beeston, where we will retrace our route back to Sandy station. After the walk there will be the option to have a drink at one of the pubs in Sandy.
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
Booking your place: Please book your place using the free Meetup website/app. Join the Stag Walkers Meetup group and click the 'Attend' button on the event page.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
If the walk is fully booked, please click 'join waitlist' then please check back regularly as you will likely get a place. The waitlist gives priority to single bookings so if you wish to bring a guest, we recommend booking separately.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
This is a circular walk.
The start time is when we aim to start walking and the finish time is an estimate.
Walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous in increasing order of difficulty. Please read the walk description to check it is within your abilities and contact the group if you are unsure.
Please:
We are a Ramblers group, non-members are welcome to try us out for three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they purchase membership. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
Sandy railway station, Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW. Free parking is a short walk away (500 metres) in Sandy town centre (55-57 High St, Sandy SG19 1AG). Parking is also available at the station (£3.70 all day).
