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2022 Greensand Champions Winner Announced

We're delighted to announce Redborne Environmental Group as the winners of this year's annual Greensand Champions Award - recognising young people making a difference in Greensand Country. Read more
Clophill Lakes set to open next year

New nature reserve Clophill Lakes set to open next year in Central Bedfordshire's Greensand Country. Read more
Patron recognised in Birthday Honours

We are so incredibly proud to see our co-founder, patron and former chairman honoured by Her Majesty for Services to Wildlife and Conservation in Bedfordshire in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021. Congratulations Peter Smith MBE. Read more
Find out what's currently open

Rushmere Country Park is fully open Read more

2022 Greensand Champions Winner Announced

We're delighted to announce Redborne Environmental Group as the winners of this year's annual Greensand Champions Award - recognising young people making a difference in Greensand Country. Read more

Clophill Lakes set to open next year

New nature reserve Clophill Lakes set to open next year in Central Bedfordshire's Greensand Country. Read more

Patron recognised in Birthday Honours

We are so incredibly proud to see our co-founder, patron and former chairman honoured by Her Majesty for Services to Wildlife and Conservation in Bedfordshire in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021. Congratulations Peter Smith MBE. Read more

Fund set up in memory of co-founder

Please support our fund dedicated in memory of our co-founder Richard Woolnough celebrating his life and continuing his conservation work. Read more

Find out what's currently open

Rushmere Country Park is fully open Read more

Latest

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

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
Rushmere Bike Annual Family Pass

Find Rushmere Country Park

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

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 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

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 - 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

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 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

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!