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  • Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve

    Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve

    During the current development stage the Clophill Lakes site is strictly CLOSED to the general public for safety and to protect the ecology of the site. Read more

  • 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

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  • Kings Wood and Rushmere
  • Stanbridge Meadows
  • Maulden Heath
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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.

Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve

Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve

During the current development stage the Clophill Lakes site is strictly CLOSED to the general public for safety and to protect the ecology of the site. Read more

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

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: 12th February, 2021

Author:

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

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

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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  • Shelter building

    We've teamed up again with Central Bedfordshire Council to offer shelter building for whole family groups with children with special educational needs only.

  • Greensand Country Sense of Place Training Workshop

    Greensand Country Sense of Place Training Workshop

    If your business or organisation is located within or close to Greensand Country you can benefit from this free workshop, designed to improve your marketing, helping you get the most out of being in this special landscape.

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    Parking Pass

  • Rushmere Bike Annual Family Pass

    Rushmere Bike Annual Family Pass

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  • Find Rushmere Country Park

    Find Rushmere Country Park

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

  • 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.

  • 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 Aspley 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 - 8pm. The Stockgrove entrance opens by 9.30am.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

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