Stories on the Greensand

The Greensand Trust invites you to listen to some magical tales of the Greensand Ridge area told by Jane Lambourne (pictured). For best results download the stories and listen as you walk and explore the location featured.

Please support our work to raise awareness of our beautiful local environment and donate here to support the valuable work of The Greensand Trust.

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(For more information about Jane’s storytelling please visit: www.wassledine.co.uk/storytelling).

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

Stories on the Greensand: The Bat and the Basket

Maulden Woods is home to lots of creatures which we rarely see because they are mainly active at night. One of those nocturnal animals is the bat - the main character of this Story on the Greensand. Read more

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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.
Fairies in the Frame Trail

Follow the family trail from the Visitor Centre and look out for the 10 golden frames to find and answer the questions on the trail sheet.
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.

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.
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

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

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

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 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.
Aspley Woods

Mainly conifer plantation woodland with some areas of semi-ancient natural woodland, subject of a public access agreement between landowners and local councils where we manage horse riding and cycling.

Clophill Lakes Appeal

Donations made to this appeal during 2022 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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