Rushmere Country Park

Horse riding

Horse riding trails at Rushmere are now OPEN.

Rushmere Country Park Update

As part of our conservation management plan for Rushmere Country Park, we are carrying out essential woodland management works. To ensure these works can be completed safely, the cycling downhill zone will be closed from Monday 8th December, and there will also be temporary restrictions and detours affecting walking, cycling, and horse-riding trails.

Find out more here

Woburn Woods Update

The Bedford Estates has resumed the management of the Aspley Woods Access Areas, including Apsley Heath and Woburn Bike Park and Trails, as of Monday 1st December 2025. Bike passes (both jumps and trails) and horse passes will continue to be required but will now be made available directly via The Bedford Estates website

Any queries should be emailed to: [email protected]

Main entrance car park (for opening times please see here) with provision for horse boxes daily subject to space being available. Access into the park on horseback also via public bridleway.

The Horsebox parking area at Rushmere is OPEN - horse riders with horse boxes can park in the main car park weekdays and weekends subject to space being available.

Horse riders are welcome at Rushmere Country Park. You can access Rushmere on horseback along the public bridleway from Great Brickhill free of charge but riding our horse-riding trails requires a Greensand Horseriding Pass.

There's a dedicated parking area for vehicles with horse boxes at the far end of the main car park (follow the signs) at Rushmere. You can also access the park free of charge on horseback along the public bridleway from Great Brickhill.

If you wish to use our network of horse-riding trails, other than the Public Bridleway, you will need a Greensand Horse Riding Pass available here

Download a copy of our Rushmere horse riding trails

When riding please be aware and respectful of other park users and wildlife.

Please also ensure you check the terms and conditions carefully.

**Please note purchase of a Greensand Horse Riding Pass does not include the parking fee if using the car park**

Find out about our Walks and Trails here