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  2. Town and parish councils

Town and parish councils

Neighbourhood  Planning

Neighbourhood Planning

We help town and parish councils or Neighbourhood Plan Steering Groups create robust Neighbourhood Plans, assessing the environment and its value to people and wildlife and creating a Green Infrastructure Plan. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Consultancy & Strategic Planning

Consultancy & Strategic Planning

We provide consultancy services for local authorities, private landowners and local communities utilising the skills of our highly qualified team for all manner of strategic and environmental planning and reporting. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Project Development

Project Development

The Trust frequently works on a range of projects with a variety of partners. These can be councils, other public agencies, commercial organisations, communities and other groups. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Visitor Management

Visitor Management

The Greensand Trust provides services to help facilitate and manage public access to sites. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Ranger Service

Ranger Service

The Greensand Trust provides a high quality Ranger Service which works across the area managing sites and their access in line with agreed management plans for each location. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Land management

Land management

The Trust can provide a range of land management services to landowners to help them manage their land - this can be in the form of a regular contract or a one-off small task. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

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Planning advice and consultancy

Planning advice and consultancy

Our experienced and licensed ecologists have the expertise to undertake habitat and protected species surveys of land and buildings as well as producing ecological enhancement schemes and management plans for new developments. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

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Site Management Planning

Site Management Planning

The Trust has wide experience in developing plans to identify and enable short, medium and long-term objectives for sites. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

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Latest

  • Visitor Services Front of House

    Visitor Services Front of House

    We are recruiting new members of the visitor services team to assist visitors in the Visitor Centre as front of house - temporary contract with an estimate of 20 hours per week on 5 hour shifts.

  • Team Leader Front of House

    Team Leader Front of House

    We're seeking a highly motivated individual to lead front of house in the Tree Tops Cafe at Rushmere Country Park, adding to the customer experience.

  • Clophill Preschool named as Greensand Champions winner

    Clophill Preschool named as Greensand Champions winner

    Clophill Preschool has been named as the ultimate winner of the 2020/21 Greensand Champions scheme which recognises young people doing something amazing for the Greensand Country environment.

  • Spring Highlights 2021

    Spring Highlights 2021

    Spring edition of our quarterly newsletter is now out!

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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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Parking at Rushmere

    Parking at Rushmere

    Please park at Rushmere main entrance Linslade Road OPEN 9am - 8pm daily. 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.

  • Bike Pass DAY Ticket

    Bike Pass DAY Ticket

  • 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.

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