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  • Edgewick Farm

    Edgewick Farm

    Edgewick Farm is owned by the Woburn Sands Town Council, but is managed with help from The Greensand Trust, The Edgewick Farm Advisory Group and The Friends of Edgewick Farm. Read more

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Local sites

The Greensand Trust Ranger Service looks after new and existing local countryside sites on behalf of local authorities and private landowners. The service provides high quality countryside recreation facilities, whilst conserving the public's awareness of environmental and local countryside issues. 

These include new and existing countryside sites, ranging from small nature reserves to significant recreational sites.  Many of these sites are supported by the development and support of voluntary wardens and local friends groups and the Trust continues to work to develop new groups and volunteers to help with the conservation of these countryside sites.

Aspley Woods

Aspley Woods

Mainly conifer plantation woodland with some areas of semi-ancient natural woodland, subject of a public access agreement between landowners and local councils where we manage horse riding and cycling. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 5th January, 2021

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Location: Longlade Lane, Leighton

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Flitton Moor

Flitton Moor

Flitton Moor is a Local Nature Reserve owned by Central Bedfordshire Council and looked after by the Friends of Flitton Moor, with the help of Greensand Trust volunteers. It is an area of flower-rich wet grassland, grazed by cattle, with two ponds and small belts of trees. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

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Location: Brook Lane, MK45 5EJ

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Linslade Wood

Linslade Wood

Situated in the west of Bedfordshire on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, Linslade Woods comprises Bluebell Wood, an area of ancient woodland together with new plantings from the 1990s. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

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Location: Stoke Road, LU7 2TA

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Tiddenfoot Waterside Park

Tiddenfoot Waterside Park

Tiddenfoot Waterside Park is a restored sandpit with a lake, acid and neutral grassland, scrub, willow woodland and a poplar plantation. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

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Ampthill Park

Ampthill Park

Ampthill Park has a bit of everything - tremendous views from The Greensand Ridge, a fascinating heritage from Henry VIII to Capability Brown, and a diverse collection of flora and fauna. Working closely with Ampthill Town Council, The Greensand Trust helps manage Ampthill Park and other sites around Ampthill. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2017

Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Location: Woburn Road, Ampthill

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Maulden Woods

Maulden Woods

Our head office is located at the entrance to Maulden Woods - but this site belongs to Forestry England. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2020

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

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Houghton Hall Park

Houghton Hall Park

Houghton Hall Park is parkland in Houghton Regis. It is within walking distance of Houghton Regis town centre. It is owned and maintained by both Houghton Regis Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 6th March, 2019

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Edgewick Farm

Edgewick Farm

Edgewick Farm is owned by the Woburn Sands Town Council, but is managed with help from The Greensand Trust, The Edgewick Farm Advisory Group and The Friends of Edgewick Farm. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2017

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

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Studham Common

Studham Common

Studham Common, located only five miles from Luton Town Centre, has been used as common land for centuries. Today this beautiful open space is a highly prized feature of the village, valued by the community as a place of recreation and a haven for wildlife. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2017

Updated: 14th September, 2017

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Location: (Near) Kensworth Road, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2QF

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Knolls Wood

Knolls Wood

An area of mixed ornamental woodland on sand planted on former heathland during the 1800s, Knolls Wood is notable for its avenue of Monkey Puzzle trees and various other specimen trees including giant redwoods. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 14th September, 2017

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Location: plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard

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Maulden Church Meadow

Maulden Church Meadow

Maulden Church Meadow is a SSSI grassland, the northern part of which is owned by Central Bedfordshire Council and is a Local Nature Reserve. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 30th May, 2017

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Location: Church Road, MK45 2AU

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Heath Wood and Meadows

Heath Wood and Meadows

Heath Wood consists of mixed woodland on sand planted on former heathland. The site is managed for informal recreation for the local community whilst maintaining ecological interest of its grassland and woodland habitats. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 30th May, 2017

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  • Find Rushmere Country Park

    Find Rushmere Country Park

    Main entrance located in Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, Beds LU7 0EB

  • About Rushmere Country Park

    About Rushmere Country Park

    A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy - a fabulous site for walking, cycling, horse riding and wildlife with café, visitor centre and events.

  • Tree Tops Cafe

    Tree Tops Cafe

    The cafe is currently CLOSED - but we do have hatches at both entrances offering a takeaway service with social distancing queuing in place.

  • Greensand Ridge map

    Our area is full of great places to visit and things to do and see. Whether you would like to try mountain biking or just want to walk the dog you'll find it all here.

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    Parking Pass

  • Sculpture Trail

    Sculpture Trail

    Ideal for families all year round, an access for all path starting from outside the Visitor Centre - find fairy doors, wooden sculptures and have a photo taken in the Giant’s Chair!

  • Parking at Rushmere

    Parking at Rushmere

    Please park at Rushmere main entrance Linslade Road OPEN 9am - 5.30pm daily (final entry at 5pm). Limited parking available at Stockgrove entrance.

  • Dog walking

    Dog walking

    Responsible dog owners are welcome at Rushmere Country Park within designated areas - both on and off the lead. For everyone's safety dog walkers must abide by our on/off lead rules and pick up after their dog.

  • General map of site

    General map of site

    Find your way around Rushmere Country Park's 400 acres of stunning woodland, heathland and meadows for all ages to enjoy.

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