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Consultancy & Strategic Planning

Consultancy & Strategic Planning

We provide consultancy services for local authorities, private landowners and local communities utilising the skills of our highly qualified team for all manner of strategic and environmental planning and reporting. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Project Development

Project Development

The Trust frequently works on a range of projects with a variety of partners. These can be councils, other public agencies, commercial organisations, communities and other groups. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Visitor Management

Visitor Management

The Greensand Trust provides services to help facilitate and manage public access to sites. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Ranger Service

Ranger Service

The Greensand Trust provides a high quality Ranger Service which works across the area managing sites and their access in line with agreed management plans for each location. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

Land management

Land management

The Trust can provide a range of land management services to landowners to help them manage their land - this can be in the form of a regular contract or a one-off small task. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

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Site Management Planning

Site Management Planning

The Trust has wide experience in developing plans to identify and enable short, medium and long-term objectives for sites. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Gill Welham

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  • Shelter building

    We've teamed up again with Central Bedfordshire Council to offer shelter building for whole family groups with children with special educational needs only.

  • Greensand Country Sense of Place Training Workshop

    Greensand Country Sense of Place Training Workshop

    If your business or organisation is located within or close to Greensand Country you can benefit from this free workshop, designed to improve your marketing, helping you get the most out of being in this special landscape.

  • Parking Pass

    Parking Pass

  • Rushmere Bike Annual Family Pass

    Rushmere Bike Annual Family Pass

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  • Find Rushmere Country Park

    Find Rushmere Country Park

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

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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 - 8pm. The Stockgrove entrance opens by 9.30am.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sculpture Trail

    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!

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