Please take a few minutes to tell us about your experience of the Greensand Ridge Walk on your last visit.

Q1

When did you last visit the Greensand Ridge Walk? (DD/MM/YY)

Q2	Which part of the Greensand Ridge Walk did you visit? (please specify)

Q3	Did you know this route is part of the Greensand Ridge Walk?
	Yes
	No

Q4	How often do you use any part of the Greensand Ridge Walk?
	1st visit
	Daily
	At least once a week
	At least once a month
	Less often

Q5	What was the purpose of your walk on the day of your visit?
	Getting from A to B
	Following a long distance route
	Local circular route
	Other

Please specify

Q6	What are your top 3 reasons for using the Greensand Ridge Walk? Please rank 1 - 3, with 1 being most important.
	Walking for enjoyment
	Dog walking
	Health reasons
	Enjoying landscape/ nature
	To take children out
	Photography / art
	Solitude
	Enjoying places of interest
	Other

Please specify

Q7	How did you hear about the Greensand Ridge Walk?
	Local knowledge
	Word of mouth
	Map
	Tourist Info Centre
	Website
	Magazine
	Leaflet
	Other

Please specify

Q8	If you heard about the Greensand Ridge Walk from a leaflet or website, which were these?
	Name of leaflet
	Name of website

Q9	If you heard about it via a leaflet or website how would you rate its quality?
		Very Good		Good		Ok		Poor		Very poor
	Leaflet
	Website

Q10	How could these be improved?

Q11	How far did you travel to get to the Greensand Ridge Walk on the day of your visit?
	Less than 1 mile
	2 to 5 miles
	6 to 10 miles
	More than 10 miles

Q12	How did you travel to the Greensand Ridge Walk the day of your visit?
	Walked from home
	Car
	Cycle
	Bus
	Train
	Other

Please specify

Q13	If you did not travel by public transport, what were the reasons for this (tick all that apply)
	No suitable options
	Unaware of public transport routes
	Too expensive
	Public transport too infrequent
	On route to somewhere else
	Other

Please specify

Q14	Would you consider using public transport to get to the Greensand Ridge Walk in the future?
	Yes
	No

If not, please say why

Q15	How far did you walk during your visit?
	Less than 1 mile
	2 to 5 miles
	6 to 10 miles
	More than 10 miles

Q16	When using the Greensand Ridge Walk, how happy or unhappy are you with the following provisions?
		Very happy		Happy		Unhappy		Very unhappy
	General maintenance of route (surfaces, obstructions etc)
	Condition of stiles and gates
	Waymarking and signage on route
	Accessibility for disabled people
	Overall experience of the route

Q17	Which 3 improvements do you think would make using the Greensand Ridge Walk more enjoyable? Please rank 1 - 3, with 1 being the most important.
	More guided walks, events
	Improved public transport links
	More linking routes, circular routes
	Mile marker posts
	Seats/benches
	Access to toilets
	Access to refreshments
	Better road crossings
	Better car parking provision
	Better information via website, leaflet
	Information boards
	Better maintenance of paths
	Better waymarking/signage
	Less stiles and gates
	Accommodation around/ near to the route
	Signposting to other attractions
	Other

Please specify

If you said you would like  accomodation around or near the walking route, please tell us...

Q18	What type of accommodation you would like to see?
	Hotel
	Hostel
	B&B
	Camp site
	Other

Please specify

Q19	Where should the accommodation be located?

The following information will help us when considering your opinions and ensure that we get the views of all members of the community. Answers will not be used to identify any individual.

Q20	Are you male or female?
	Male
	Female

Q21	What is your age?
	Under 16 yrs
	16-19 yrs
	20-29 yrs
	30-44 yrs
	45-59 yrs
	60-64 yrs
	65-74 yrs
	75+

Q22	Do you consider yourself to be disabled? Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 a person is considered to have a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment which has a sustained and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
	Yes
	No

Q23	To which of these groups do you consider you belong?
	White British
	Black or Black British
	Asian or Asian British
	Mixed
	Chinese
	Other

Please specify

Q24	Would you like to be kept informed of any forthcoming countryside events in the Central Bedfordshire area?
		Yes
		No

Q25	Would you like to be contacted by Central Bedfordshire Council to give your views on countryside access topics?
		Yes
		No

Q26	If you have answered yes to either of the previous questions, please provide your contact details.
	Name
	Address (including postcode)
	Email

Q27	Interviewer notes/ comments

Thank you for your views. Please click on the submit button below to send us your form.

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