Skip over main navigation
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • Training
The Greensand Trust
  • Greensand Trust Logo
  • Rushmere Country Park logo
  • The Working Woodlands Centre logo
  • The Working Woodlands Centre logo
  • Facebook
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • TripAdvisor
  • Discover
  • Discover
  • Discover
  • Buy your pass
  • Donate
  • Twitter
Menu
  • Discover the Greensand Ridge
    • Greensand Ridge map
    • About the Greensand Ridge
    • Greensand Country
      • Landscape Partnership
    • Conservation focus areas
    • Our sites
      • Nature reserves
      • Visitor centres
      • Local sites
    • Our projects
    • Things to do
    • Stories on the Greensand
    • Greensand Pass
  • About us
    • Our work
      • What we do
      • Education & Learning
      • Protecting what's there
      • Realising new opportunites
      • Planning for the future
    • Our story
    • How we're funded
    • Our team and governance
      • Status and governance
      • Board Of Trustees
      • Our Team
    • Working in partnership
    • Join our team
  • Get involved
    • Donate
    • Our appeals
    • Fundraise
      • Fundraisers
      • Fundraising ideas
      • Local schools
    • Volunteer
    • Volunteer hub
    • Legacies
    • Commemorative opportunities
    • Sponsorship opportunities
    • Corporate Friends
  • What's on
    • Events
    • Training
    • News
    • Access issues - weather alerts
  • Bookings
    • School and Educational Group Visits
    • Indoor spaces
    • Outdoor spaces hire
    • Filming
    • Weddings
    • Commercial Activity Request
  • Services for
    • Businesses
    • Schools and groups
    • Landowners
    • Local communities & Groups
    • Town and parish councils
    • Local authorities
    • Organised Event or Activity Request
    • Our services
    • Volunteer hub
  • Admin
    • Log in
    • Training
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • Heathland re-creation at Rushmere

    Heathland re-creation at Rushmere

    At Rushmere Country Park we are working hard to reintroduce natural habitats for the benefit of flora, fauna and wildlife, re-creating rare endangered heathland at Lord's Hill, Shire Oak Heath and Oak Wood. Read more

  • Greensand Champions

    Greensand Champions

    Greensand Champions - recognising young people who have done something amazing for the Greensand Country environment. Read more

  • Dormouse Project

    Dormouse Project

    The Maulden Dormouse Project aims to support the work of the volunteers monitoring the re-introduction of hazel dormice to Maulden Wood and to raise awareness of the dormice among local communities and landowners. Read more

  • Heathland re-creation at Rushmere
  • Greensand Champions
  • Dormouse Project
  • Next
  • Prev
  1. Discover the Greensand Ridge
  2. Our projects

Our projects

The projects we're involved in are wide and varied and involve us largely working in partnership with other organisations - here are our current and past projects.

Sands of Time

Sands of Time

Recent new funding has supported the redevelopment of The Sand Museum website to enable us to find out more about Leighton Buzzard, its history and the people of our past with the new Sands of Time Trail to discover. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 1st March, 2023

Author:

Youth Ranger Project

Youth Ranger Project

Are you aged between 13-18years? Join our Youth Ranger scheme in September to develop new skills, gain practical experience and an environmental award. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2021

Updated: 21st February, 2023

Author:

Greensand Champions

Greensand Champions

Greensand Champions - recognising young people who have done something amazing for the Greensand Country environment. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Heathland re-creation at Rushmere

Heathland re-creation at Rushmere

At Rushmere Country Park we are working hard to reintroduce natural habitats for the benefit of flora, fauna and wildlife, re-creating rare endangered heathland at Lord's Hill, Shire Oak Heath and Oak Wood. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2021

Updated: 25th August, 2021

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Dormouse Project

Dormouse Project

The Maulden Dormouse Project aims to support the work of the volunteers monitoring the re-introduction of hazel dormice to Maulden Wood and to raise awareness of the dormice among local communities and landowners. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 14th May, 2021

Author:

Ouzel Enhancement Project

Ouzel Enhancement Project

Leighton-Linslade's River Ouzel is being transformed from an unattractive and overgrown watercourse to a treasured asset providing a beautiful green wildlife corridor through the heart of the town for local people to enjoy. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author:

Rushmere: reconnecting with our past

Rushmere: reconnecting with our past

Reconnecting with our past is seeking to restore key elements of the historic landscape of Rushmere, both in terms of features and views, in a way that is complementary to the existing use as a Country Park and its biodiversity value. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author:

Back to top

Showing 10 of 7

Latest

  • Marvellous Meadows Guided Walk

    Marvellous Meadows Guided Walk

    Join the Greensand Trust’s ecologist and education officer for a gentle meander through flower rich grasslands within Maulden Wood. An opportunity to take a close up look at wild flowers in the meadows and discover some of the fascinating pollinating insects that they depend on.

  • Clophill Lakes Update - June 2023

    Clophill Lakes Update - June 2023

    As the season moves towards summer the site is teeming with wildlife including orchids, sand martins, swifts, swallows and the endangered grasshopper warbler. Dogs on lead please to protect ground nesting birds!

  • Clophill Lakes Update - May 2023

    Clophill Lakes Update - May 2023

    Now that Spring has finally arrived, we are seeing far more wildlife. Summer migrant birds are starting to arrive to the site – listen out and you might hear the distinctive sound of the cuckoo!

  • Clophill Lakes Update - April 2023

    Clophill Lakes Update - April 2023

    Tree works have continued around Clophill Lakes to improve the viewpoints and support wildlife and we're now taking applications for our Youth Rangers scheme starting in the area in the autumn.

Most read

  • 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 NOW OPEN 8am-6pm

    Tree Tops Restaurant NOW OPEN 8am-6pm

    Our Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck open daily 8am-6pm from April for breakfast, lunches, drinks and snacks - delicious food with an amazing view! You can also hire it for your own event!

  • Parking at Rushmere

    Parking at Rushmere

    Pay for parking before you leave by app (use our free WiFi) at our two payment machines or in the visitor centre when open.

  • 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

Tag cloud

night outdoors walk
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: 29th March, 2023

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Sign up for our newsletter

Please enter your first name
Please enter your last name
Please enter your email address Please enter a valid email address (e.g. [email protected])

For more information on how your data is stored and used please see our Privacy Policy.
  • Jobs
  • Contact us
  • Full sitemap
  • Terms & conditions
  • Admin login
  • My details
  • Log out
  • Facebook
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • TripAdvisor

Charity number: 1077055 Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England: 3702419

Registered address: The Greensand Trust, The Working Woodlands Centre, Maulden Wood, Haynes West End, Bedfordshire, MK45 3UZ

© 2017 The Greensand Trust

Manage Cookie Preferences