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  • Greensand Champions

    Greensand Champions

    We're looking for Greensand Champions - local or individual young people who have done something amazing for the Greensand Country environment - and we want to recognise their great work! Read more

  • Covid-19 Update on our sites - how to visit us safely

    Covid-19 Update on our sites - how to visit us safely

    Find out how we've adapted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and what's available for you to enjoy - updated regularly. Read more

  • Oak Wood Sculpture Trail

    Oak Wood Sculpture Trail

    The Oak Wood Sculpture Trail is an extension to the existing Sculpture Trail, aiming to encourage wider exploration in the north-west of Rushmere Country Park and includes sculptures of heathland creatures. Read more

  • Tree Health and Biosecurity Workshop

    Tree Health and Biosecurity Workshop

    We were fortunate to have speakers from the Forestry Commission’s Tree Health Team here at The Working Woodlands Centre last week for a very well attended workshop on tree health and biosecurity aimed at those working within the forestry sector. Read more

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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

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 15th January, 2021

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Filming Opportunities

Filming Opportunities

Film, video or photography companies looking for a fantastic location with a mixture of hilly woods, heathland and lakes need look no further than Rushmere Country Park. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 12th January, 2021

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Rushmere Indoor Spaces for Hire

Rushmere Indoor Spaces for Hire

Rushmere Country Park offers several indoor spaces for hire by the hour - all proceeds support the park. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 12th January, 2021

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Rushmere Outdoor Spaces for Hire

Rushmere Outdoor Spaces for Hire

Rushmere has a number of outdoor spaces available for hire by groups and commercial organisations - all proceeds support our conservation work here at the park. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2017

Updated: 12th January, 2021

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Horse riding

Horse riding

Horse riders are welcome at Rushmere Country Park and Aspley Woods. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 12th January, 2021

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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: 5th January, 2021

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Location: Longlade Lane, Leighton

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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. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 5th January, 2021

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Covid-19 Update on our sites - how to visit us safely

Covid-19 Update on our sites - how to visit us safely

Find out how we've adapted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and what's available for you to enjoy - updated regularly. Read more

Published: 29th May, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

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Find Rushmere Country Park

Find Rushmere Country Park

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

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 5th January, 2021

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Location: Rushmere Country Park, Heath & Reach, Bedfordshire, LU7 OEB

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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. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 5th January, 2021

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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. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 5th January, 2021

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Activities for schools and groups

Activities for schools and groups

Our dedicated education team works with local schools and groups to develop and deliver a range of educational activities and events encouraging all ages to discover our environment in many different ways. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 27th November, 2020

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  • 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.

  • Final call for Greensand Champions

    Final call for Greensand Champions

    Final call for entries - apply by the end of January! We're on the hunt for Greensand Champions - groups or individual young people who are doing something amazing for the Greensand Country environment.

  • Rushmere Country Park celebrates first Green Flag Award

    Rushmere Country Park celebrates first Green Flag Award

    Rushmere Country Park joins 2,061 green spaces across the country receiving international quality mark, the Green Flag Award, in a year when millions have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.

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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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