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. 52.03189270 -0.50010220 1 /ampthill-park 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 51.83219400 -0.51330020 2 /studham-common 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 52.04304750 -0.43719840 3 /find-us-wwc 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 51.94236010 -0.66542390 4 /find-us 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 55.37805100 -3.43597300 5 /houghton-hall-park 5. Houghton Hall Park Houghton Hall Park is parkland in Houghton Regis. It is within walking distance of Houghton Regis town centre. It is owned and maintained by both Houghton Regis Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council.Read more 52.01157140 -0.45913230 6 /flitton-moor 6. 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 52.02969560 -0.45756190 7 /maulden-church-meadow 7. 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 51.93168120 -0.66283930 8 /heath-wood-meadows 8. 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 51.92344710 -0.66381110 9 /king-st-averys 9. 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 51.93211870 -0.66376550 10 /knolls-wood 10. 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 51.92822650 -0.68224640 11 /linslade-wood 11. 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 51.92695310 -0.67329110 12 /ouzel-meadows 12. Ouzel Meadows The Ouzel Meadows are 34 acres of flood meadows providing access right through the heart of Leighton Buzzard town centre.Read more 51.90664300 -0.58602820 13 /local-site-aspley-woods 13. 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 51.95962690 -0.63966470 14 /sandhouse-lane 14. 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 51.95263720 -0.65547870 15 /kings-wood-and-rushmere 15. 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 52.04304970 -0.43722780 16 /maulden-heath 16. Maulden Heath Maulden Heath, an area within Maulden Wood which belongs to The Forestry Commission, consists of grassland, dry lichen heath and conifer plantation where heathland is now being created, thanks to The Greensand Trust.Read more 52.02945410 -0.46932390 17 /duck-end 17. Duck End Duck End is a small local reserve near the village of Maulden, just 1ha in size, with ponds, meadow and woodland.Read more 52.03371250 -0.38951750 18 /sandy-smith-nature-reserve 18. Sandy Smith Sandy Smith Nature Reserve lies on the floodplain and northern slopes of the Flit Valley between Clophill and Chicksands.Read more