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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.

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: 21st December, 2022

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Ouzel Meadows

Ouzel Meadows

The Ouzel Meadows are 34 acres of flood meadows providing access right through the heart of Leighton Buzzard town centre. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 7th September, 2022

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Location: Globe Lane, LU7 2TA

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: 23rd August, 2022

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Location: Stoke Road, LU7 2TA

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: 22nd July, 2022

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Location: Longlade Lane, Leighton

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

Updated: 23rd February, 2021

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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  • Animal Tracks Trail

    Animal Tracks Trail

    This February Half Term take part in our Animal Tracks trail – explore the access for all Fairy Trail and find the animals by the tracks they leave in the ground.

  • Clophill Lakes Update - February 2023

    Clophill Lakes Update - February 2023

    We’re delighted to announce our Clophill Lakes Appeal has received a huge boost in funding, thanks to The Peter Smith Charitable Trust, bringing our new nature reserve for the local community ever closer.

  • Tree Planting Day

    Tree Planting Day

    As part of our works to transform Clophill Lakes into a nature reserve for the local community we're holding a public tree planting day - your chance to make a contriubution to the site!

  • Clophill Lakes Update - November 22

    Clophill Lakes Update - November 22

    We planted 900 trees, visited the local school to talk about the wildlife on site and a local yoga instructor is raising funds to support our charity appeal.

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  • 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.

  • 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 restaurant, takeaway, visitor centre and events.

  • Cycling

    Cycling

    Cyclists are welcome at Rushmere Country Park and Woburn Woods. Free access via public rights of way plus specialist cross country and downhill trails for use with the purchase of a Greensand Cycling Pass.

  • Tree Tops Restaurant

    Tree Tops Restaurant

    Our Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck open daily from 10am to 4pm for breakfast, lunches, drinks and cake with table service only.

  • Parking at Rushmere

    Parking at Rushmere

    Changes to parking - pay before you leave the car park by app or payment machines. Main entrance OPEN 9am - 5pm. The Stockgrove entrance opens by 9.30am.

  • 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.

  • Greensand Country map

    Greensand Country is full of great places to visit and things to do and see. Whether you want to go mountain biking or walk the dog you'll find it all here.

  • 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.

  • Status and governance

    Status and governance

    Established in 1999, The Greensand Trust is a registered charity, No. 1077055, and non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No. 3702419

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Clophill Lakes Appeal

Clophill Lakes Appeal

Donations made to this appeal will be matched by The Peter Smith Charitable Trust so donate now! Please help us ensure we can protect and establish new nature reserve Clophill Lakes as a high quality haven for nature. Read more

Donate Fundraise

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 11th January, 2023

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

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