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  • Kings Wood and Rushmere

    Kings Wood and Rushmere

    The 150ha National Nature Reserve (NNR) includes a large area of Rushmere Country Park and parts of Kings Wood that are owned by The Greensand Trust, Beds Wildlife Trust, Central Bedfordshire Council and Tarmac Cement & Lime Ltd. Read more

  • Stanbridge Meadows

    Stanbridge Meadows

    Stanbridge Meadows, owned by The Greensand Trust, has been identified as a County Wildlife Site for its species-rich grassland. Read more

  • Maulden Heath

    Maulden Heath

    Maulden Heath lies within Maulden Wood and consists of grassland, dry lichen heath and conifer plantation - we are creating and maintaining the heathland. Read more

  • Duck End

    Duck End

    Duck End is a small local reserve near the village of Maulden, just 1ha in size, with ponds, meadow and woodland. Read more

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Nature reserves

Environmental conservation is at the heart of what we do and these are the sites we own or lease where we're working hard to protect and enhance the wildlife found there.

Kings Wood and Rushmere

Kings Wood and Rushmere

The 150ha National Nature Reserve (NNR) includes a large area of Rushmere Country Park and parts of Kings Wood that are owned by The Greensand Trust, Beds Wildlife Trust, Central Bedfordshire Council and Tarmac Cement & Lime Ltd. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 15th January, 2021

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Maulden Heath

Maulden Heath

Maulden Heath lies within Maulden Wood and consists of grassland, dry lichen heath and conifer plantation - we are creating and maintaining the heathland. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

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Sandhouse Lane

Sandhouse Lane

The Greensand Trust manages this small former sand quarry near Heath and Reach on behalf of the owners Tarmac Cement & Lime Ltd. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 30th May, 2017

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Location: Sandhouse Lane, Heath & Reach, LU7 9RG

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Duck End

Duck End

Duck End is a small local reserve near the village of Maulden, just 1ha in size, with ponds, meadow and woodland. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 30th May, 2017

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Location: Moor Lane, Maulden

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Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith Nature Reserve lies on the floodplain and northern slopes of the Flit Valley between Clophill and Chicksands. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 30th May, 2017

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Stanbridge Meadows

Stanbridge Meadows

Stanbridge Meadows, owned by The Greensand Trust, has been identified as a County Wildlife Site for its species-rich grassland. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 23rd May, 2017

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  • Clophill Lakes resources

  • Clophill Lakes

    Clophill Lakes

    We need your help to create a new Nature Reserve at Clophill Lakes which will allow sensitive public access with visitor facilities while protecting the wildlife and landscape.

  • Winter Highlights 2020

    Winter Highlights 2020

    The winter edition of our quarterly news bulletin is now available to view.

  • A note from The Greensand Trust

    A note from The Greensand Trust

    As 2020 comes to an end, we'd like to acknowledge how delighted we are to have been able to provide a safe environment to support our local and wider community’s health and wellbeing needs throughout the difficult times of this year.

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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.

  • Parking Pass

    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.

  • Bike Pass DAY Ticket

    Bike Pass DAY Ticket

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