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.

To see what's available, use the interactive map below. The marked area demonstrates the Greensand Ridge.

1. 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.Read more

2. Studham Common

Studham Common, located only five miles from Luton Town Centre, has been used as common land for centuries. Today this beautiful open space is a highly prized feature of the village, valued by the community as a place of recreation and a haven for wildlife.Read more

3. Working Woodlands Centre

The Working Woodlands Centre is located in the lay-by off the A6 between Haynes West End and Clophill at the entrance to Maulden Wood.Read more

4. Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park is a great place to discover nature and enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits. Come and view herons nesting in Spring from our outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s Chair along our Sculpture Trail, walk the dog, bring your bike – we’ve something for everyone.Read more

5. Flitton Moor

Flitton Moor is a Local Nature Reserve owned by Central Bedfordshire Council and looked after by the Friends of Flitton Moor, with the help of Greensand Trust volunteers. It is an area of flower-rich wet grassland, grazed by cattle, with two ponds and small belts of trees.Read more

6. Maulden Church Meadow

Maulden Church Meadow is a SSSI grassland, the northern part of which is owned by Central Bedfordshire Council and is a Local Nature Reserve.Read more

7. Heath Wood and Meadows

Heath Wood consists of mixed woodland on sand planted on former heathland. The site is managed for informal recreation for the local community whilst maintaining ecological interest of its grassland and woodland habitats.Read more

8. King St & Avery's

An area of riverside land with the River Ouzel running along its western boundary, it is located 1km north of Leighton Buzzard Town Centre.Read more

9. Knolls Wood

An area of mixed ornamental woodland on sand planted on former heathland during the 1800s, Knolls Wood is notable for its avenue of Monkey Puzzle trees and various other specimen trees including giant redwoods.Read more

10. Linslade Wood

Situated in the west of Bedfordshire on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, Linslade Woods comprises Bluebell Wood, an area of ancient woodland together with new plantings from the 1990s.Read more

11. Ouzel Meadows

The Ouzel Meadows are 34 acres of flood meadows providing access right through the heart of Leighton Buzzard town centre.Read more

12. Aspley Woods

This is an area of mainly conifer plantation woodland with some areas of semi-ancient natural woodland, subject of a public access agreement between landowners and local councils. Danesborough Hill (scheduled ancient monument) and Wavendon Ponds (SSSI) exist within the site.Read more

13. Sandhouse Lane

The Greensand Trust manages this small former sand quarry near Heath and Reach on behalf of the owners Tarmac Cement & Lime Ltd.Read more

14. Kings Wood and Rushmere

The 150ha National Nature Reserve (NNR) includes a large area of Rushmere Country Park, jointly owned by The Greensand Trust and Central Bedfordshire Council, and the parts of Kings Wood that are owned by The Greensand Trust, Beds Wildlife Trust, Central Bedfordshire Council and Tarmac Cement & Lime Ltd.Read more

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Food Stall Holders Terms and Conditions

When operating a food stall at a Greensand Trust event, stallholders must adhere to and agree with our Terms & Conditions listed here.
Rushmere awarded 2017 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

For the second year running Rushmere Country Park has been awarded a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence thanks to the number of excellent and good reviews it receives on the site.
Tree Tops kitchen extension now complete

We're delighted to announce our building works to extend the kitchen at The Tree Tops Cafe are now complete so we've been able to resume full service - with a few additional changes.
Bug Lab 2017 at Linslade Wood

Our popular Bug Lab event returns to Linslade Wood this August - a chance for you and your children to hunt for mini-beasts and do a fun bug-related craft activity. As we expect this venue to be popular we are holding two sessions.

About Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park is a great place to discover nature and enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits.
Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park is a great place to discover nature and enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits. Come and view herons nesting in Spring from our outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s Chair along our Sculpture Trail, walk the dog, bring your bike – we’ve something for everyone.
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.
Tree Tops Cafe

Come and enjoy refreshments from local suppliers of quality produce at the Tree Tops Cafe with stunning views over Heron Valley.
Parking Pass
Sculpture Trail

Ideal for families all year round is our very popular Sculpture Trail, an access for all path accessed from the car park outside the Visitor Centre. Find the fairy doors, play on our wooden sculptures and – a real must – have a photo taken in the Giant’s Chair!
General maps of site

Find your way around our wonderful 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows for you to enjoy.
Rushmere Country Park car park charges set to rise

Parking fees have remained at £2 per day at Rushmere Country Park since the park opened in 2011, with funds raised from grants to develop the facilities available to visitors, but to support the increasing cost of managing the park and its visitor centre, play areas and other facilities, local environmental charity The Greensand Trust needs to raise the charge with effect from 1 June 2017 to £3.
Play Spots

Here at Rushmere we’re big believers in the power of Natural Play and our woodland is perfect for this so we’ve developed a number of “play spots” around the site which you can discover as part of your visit. They are not part of a set trail but dotted around for you to find as you explore the site.
About the Greensand Ridge

The Greensand Ridge is a distinctive "island" of significantly wooded sands and sandstone rising prominently above the surrounding clay vales. With a toehold in both Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire, and stretching over 45km, the vast majority of this attractive landscape is in Bedfordshire and is home to distinctive habitats and wildlife.