Newsletters

Our Volunteer Newsletter is generated by Mike Sumpter, a Western Practical and Conservation Volunteer.

At the moment the Newsletter focuses very much on Practical and Conservation tasks carried out at Rushmere but is open to all and would be lovely if it could reflect the many other volunteer activities you do.

If you would like to contribute to the next Newsletter please email articles/pictures to the editor Mike Sumpter - alternately if anyone would like to generate a newsletter for a particular group please feel free to do so.

Greensand Trust Quarterly Reports

Our Quarterly Report covers the work carried out across the whole Trust and will bring you up-to-date with what the Trust has been doing in areas such as Projects, Biodiversity, Education, Volunteering and news from our other sites.

To view these please visit the What We Do section of our website

Latest

Walk the Ridge: Led Greensand Ridge Walks

As part of the Greensand Country Festival, we are running led walks along the Greensand Ridge Route. The walks will be broken down into 3 manageable sections (no more than 14 miles) and will take place on Saturdays.
‘Outfall Safari’ yields results!

A group of Greensand Trust volunteers have helped identify (and hopefully solve) a pollution issue in the River Ouzel in Leighton Buzzard through their ‘Outfall Safari’ activities.
Heron Watch is back for 2024

Heron Watch is back at the park - come and view the herons from the deck, see live footage on our atrium screen and read our volunteer blog!
Environmental charities putting peat on the map

The Greensand Trust and its collaborative initiative the Greensand Country Landscape Partnership, working with The Wildlife Trust Beds, Cambs & Northants has launched a new project “Putting Peat on the Map” - focussing on improving our understanding of peat along the River Flit in Bedfordshire.

Volunteer Calendar

Find out when our practical and conservation tasks are planned to take place in the eastern and western areas of the Greensand Ridge.
Volunteering - Friends and Groups

A key part of our volunteering is working together with local friends groups to manage and look after their particular green space. You can see which Friends Groups we work with here.

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.
Tree Tops Cafe

Our Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck open daily for breakfast, lunches, drinks and snacks - delicious food with an amazing view! You can also hire it for your own event!
Cycling

Cyclists are welcome at Rushmere Country Park and Woburn Woods. Free access via public rights of way and our new Family Trail at Rushmere, plus specialist cross country and downhill trails for use with the purchase of a Greensand Cycling Pass.
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.
Woburn Bike Day Pass
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.

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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