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Chicksands Bike Park – New Road – Greensand Cycleway loop from Cardington

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Chicksands Bike Park – New Road – Greensand Cycleway loop from Cardington

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Chicksands Bike Park – New Road – Greensand Cycleway loop from Cardington

03:16

54.5km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.21 km

View of Cardington Hangars and Bedford

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view of the hangers at Cardington (and on this day a view of a blimp!) and in the background Bedford.

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10.4 km

Chicksands Bike Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful trails around the park - not just for MTB riders

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14.3 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Haynes

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary the Virgin is a peaceful church just outside of Haynes village. Most of the church you see today was rebuilt in the 1850s, aside from the west tower …

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19.7 km

Dolly's Barn

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a drink, food, cake, fruit and veg and much more.

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21.3 km

New Road – Greensand Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely section amongst trees and fields with a good road surface

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35.1 km

Upper Gravenhurst Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Bench in the church grounds for a quick rest.

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41.6 km

Shefford Gravel Hill

Highlight • Trail

Gravel climb and amazing scenery from the top, takes you out to some of the most beautiful countryside

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44.5 km

William Henry Whitbread Memorial

Highlight • Monument

An interesting find on the southern side of the road hidden about 20 metres back in the forest. This memorial recognises the support of rail in the county of Bedfordshire …

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54.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

1.92 km

1.71 km

1.13 km

296 m

211 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

23.2 km

446 m

416 m

211 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

19°C

9°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Chicksands Bike Park – New Road – Greensand Cycleway loop from Cardington

View of Cardington Hangars and Bedford

Chicksands Bike Park

St Mary the Virgin Church, Haynes

Dolly's Barn

New Road – Greensand Cycleway

Upper Gravenhurst Church

Shefford Gravel Hill

William Henry Whitbread Memorial

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