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  • Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve

    Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve

    During the current development stage the Clophill Lakes site is strictly CLOSED to the general public for safety and to protect the ecology of the site. Read more

  • Seasonal Catering Assistants

    Seasonal Catering Assistants

    We are currently recruiting Seasonal Catering Assistants to work at The Tree Tops Restaurant and The Hatch takeaway during our busier periods - weekends and school holidays. Read more

  • Heathland re-creation at Rushmere

    Heathland re-creation at Rushmere

    At Rushmere Country Park we are working hard to reintroduce natural habitats for the benefit of flora, fauna and wildlife, re-creating rare endangered heathland at Lord's Hill, Shire Oak Heath and Oak Wood. Read more

  • Greensand Champions

    Greensand Champions

    Greensand Champions - recognising young people who have done something amazing for the Greensand Country environment. Read more

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Tree Tops Restaurant

Tree Tops Restaurant

Our Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck open daily from 10am to 4pm for breakfast, lunches, drinks and cake with table service only. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 24th January, 2023

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Filming Opportunities

Filming Opportunities

Film, video or photography companies looking for a fantastic location with a mixture of hilly woods, heathland and lakes need look no further than Rushmere Country Park. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 24th January, 2023

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About Rushmere Country Park

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. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 3rd January, 2023

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Tiddenfoot Waterside Park

Tiddenfoot Waterside Park

Tiddenfoot Waterside Park is a restored sandpit with a lake, acid and neutral grassland, scrub, willow woodland and a poplar plantation. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 21st December, 2022

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Privacy Policy (Updated Nov 2022)

Privacy Policy (Updated Nov 2022)

At the Greensand Trust we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy details the information we collect about you, and how we use it. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 16th December, 2022

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Stories on the Greensand: Lazy Jack

Stories on the Greensand: Lazy Jack

Lazy Jack is a Story on the Greensand set in Rushmere Country Park 200 years ago when it was open heathland grazed with sheep and cattle. Read more

Published: 11th September, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Parking at Rushmere

Parking at Rushmere

Changes to parking - pay before you leave the car park by app or payment machines. Main entrance OPEN 9am - 5pm. The Stockgrove entrance opens by 9.30am. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 23rd November, 2022

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What We Did Summer 2022

What We Did Summer 2022

Rushmere once again was awarded the prestigious Green Flag, Bug Lab was back for the 15th year and the Oak Processionary Moth was found in Maulden Wood. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

What We Did Spring 2022

What We Did Spring 2022

We announced this year's Greensand Champions, there was much partnership working for the environment in Bedfordshire, plus lots of news on progress at Clophill Lakes, busy volunteers and our first large event since the pandemic. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2022

Updated: 22nd November, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Nature Rubbing Trail

Nature Rubbing Trail

Pick up your trail map at Visitor Services and follow the trail around Oak Wood to collect 6 nature rubbings along the way. A sweet treat awaits on your return. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2022

Updated: 16th November, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Disabled access

Disabled access

Disabled Parking available in the main car park and also limited spaces at the Stockgrove entrance. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 31st October, 2022

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Greensand Champions

Greensand Champions

Greensand Champions - recognising young people who have done something amazing for the Greensand Country environment. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2020

Updated: 7th October, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

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  • Animal Tracks Trail

    Animal Tracks Trail

    This February Half Term take part in our Animal Tracks trail – explore the access for all Fairy Trail and find the animals by the tracks they leave in the ground.

  • Clophill Lakes Update - February 2023

    Clophill Lakes Update - February 2023

    We’re delighted to announce our Clophill Lakes Appeal has received a huge boost in funding, thanks to The Peter Smith Charitable Trust, bringing our new nature reserve for the local community ever closer.

  • Tree Planting Day

    Tree Planting Day

    As part of our works to transform Clophill Lakes into a nature reserve for the local community we're holding a public tree planting day - your chance to make a contriubution to the site!

  • Clophill Lakes Update - November 22

    Clophill Lakes Update - November 22

    We planted 900 trees, visited the local school to talk about the wildlife on site and a local yoga instructor is raising funds to support our charity appeal.

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  • General map of site

    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

    Find Rushmere Country Park

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

  • About Rushmere Country Park

    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

    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

    Tree Tops Restaurant

    Our Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck open daily from 10am to 4pm for breakfast, lunches, drinks and cake with table service only.

  • Parking at Rushmere

    Parking at Rushmere

    Changes to parking - pay before you leave the car park by app or payment machines. Main entrance OPEN 9am - 5pm. The Stockgrove entrance opens by 9.30am.

  • Dog walking

    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

    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

    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

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Clophill Lakes Appeal

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

Donate Fundraise

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 11th January, 2023

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

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