Greensand Country Landscape Partnership

The Greensand Trust is the accountable body of the Greensand Country Landscape Partnership, responsible for legal and financial administration and a leading member of the partnership.

We are proud to be a Greensand Country Partner, working together to support and protect the future of our distinct, beautiful and loved landscape, providing local action for climate change, encouraging wellbeing through nature and supporting our rural economy.

Defined by the Greensand Ridge, a band of higher ground stretching from Leighton Buzzard to Gamlingay, which rises out of the surrounding vales to create a locally unique environment, Greensand Country is a great place to get outdoors and discover some fascinating history and amazing views.

There are fantastic opportunities for exploring the area on foot, bicycle or horseback, as well as parks and nature reserves to visit and diverse and wonderful wildlife to see.

Find out more about Greensand Country and explore routes, facilities, points of interest and much more using the interactive map at www.greensandcountry.com.

Resilient Habitats in Greensand Country: Virtual Conference

Friday 5th November 2021, 9.30am – 1pm

Over the past 5 years the Greensand Country Landscape Partnership has funded and supported a range of habitat creation and enhancement projects, delivered by community groups, conservation charities, farmers and landowners.

As the Partnership seeks to transition from the National Lottery Heritage Fund support towards delivering the vision set out in our exciting new Forward Plan, we invite you to join us for this half-day conference chaired by Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership chairman Dr Paul Leinster CBE.

We will begin the process of mapping out actions to build on these foundations and continuing a partnership approach to protecting and enhancing our special habitats across Greensand Country, and ensuring they are more resilient in the face of the many challenges ahead. Everyone with an interest in the natural environment of the Greensand Country area is welcome.

Book your FREE place HERE

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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.
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.
Tree Tops Restaurant

Our Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck open daily from 10am to 4pm for light-bite lunches with table service only.
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.
Bike Pass DAY Ticket
Parking at Rushmere

Changes to parking - pay before you leave the car park by app or payment machines. Main entrance OPEN 9am - 8pm until Sunday 3rd October. From Monday 4th October both entrances will close at 6pm until Monday 1st November when park will close at 5pm. The Stockgrove entrance opens by 9.30am.
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.
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.
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!