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
Target £295,000 Raised so far £139,234 £140,413 incl. Gift Aid
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£25 Help us create and enhance 10 square meters of nature reserve

£50 Help us create and enhance 25 square meters of nature reserve

£100 Help us create and enhance 40 square meters of nature reserve

£250 Help us create and enhance 100 square meters of nature reserve

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Tree Sponsorship

You can sponsor one of the avenue of trees that line our entrance drive at Rushmere Country Park - a perfect way to commemorate a loved one. Read more

Fundraising for Greensand

akarmalife 108 Sun Salutations Yoga Charity Event

Olena Baker

Take part in the akarmlife 108 Sun Salutations Yoga Charity Eventin Ampthill on 22nd December and raise funds for the creation of Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve.

Latest

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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