The Greensand Trust is delighted to offer a new Nature Reserve at Clophill Lakes featuring otters, sand martins and colourful dragonflies in the wetlands, and skylarks and wildflowers in the grassland areas. We are now open daily (9am to 6pm) providing public access in a sensitive and sustainable manner which conserves and enhances these emerging habitats, whilst enabling visitors to share in the benefits this very special environment provides.
Please note: dogs on lead and cashless payment only. No cycling or fishing.
Find us at Shefford Road, Beadlow, Beds SG17 5TR
Many sat nav systems are taking visitors to Webber Close in Shefford which has a similar postcode SG17 5TA - please search using our name or use the What3words app 'twice/half/protrude'. For more information on how to find us visit here.
Your ongoing support of our fundraising for the site is very much appreciated - please visit our Clophill Lakes Appeal
We're planning to add events here for anyone who wants to join us in setting up Clophill Lakes nature reserve -- and celebrating milestones along the way!
This summer join us for our Butterfly Trail. Painted by youth ranger and young artist Eleanor Archer, find these beautiful native butterflies whilst walking in nature. Read more
Our first Bug Lab of the season is at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve - enter the wonderful world of minibeasts, take a closer look to discover tiny creatures on our sites and be inspired to look at home on your doorstep. Book Now
**SOLD OUT** Join The Greensand Trust and Bedfordshire Bat Group on a night time walk around Clophill Lakes. Explore the nature reserve as you’ve never encountered it before! Read more
A second session of Bug Lab at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve - enter the wonderful world of minibeasts, take a closer look to discover tiny creatures on our sites and be inspired to look at home on your doorstep. Book Now
**SOLD OUT** Join The Greensand Trust and Bedfordshire Bat Group on our second night time walk around Clophill Lakes. Explore the nature reserve as you’ve never encountered it before! Read more
Join us for a day of historical discovery at Cainhoe Castle at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve. Discover what life was like in a Norman castle and medieval manor house. Read more
Join us for a FREE walk to discover the hidden histories of Sandy Smith Nature Reserve Read more