Rushmere Mountain Bike Trails

Rushmere mountain bike trails are based in Rushmere Park in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. There is a mountain bike XC trail, a pump track, and a Downhill Zone currently closed for woodland management works and redevelopment. The terrain is wooded, with a sandy soil base. Following the works, Rushmere's focus is shifting toward family-oriented cycling and further development of the X-Trail, while the Downhill Zone is redeveloped with input from cycling professionals and the local riding community. Important to note, you need a permit to ride here.

It's also close to Woburn Bike Park.

The Ridge Riders Cross Country Trail

• The 6km singletrack is a mix of purpose-built and natural features. It is graded blue with red sections. You need a permit to ride.

Downhill Zone (Closed for Woodland Works, Redevelopment Planned)

• The Ridge Riders Downhill Zone normally offers multiple blue, red, and black-graded downhill trails with drops, berms, and jumps. The zone is currently closed for woodland management works that began on 8 December 2025, with temporary detours affecting nearby walking, cycling, and horse-riding trails.
• The jump features within the Downhill Zone have been permanently removed as part of these works. The Greensand Trust has confirmed it will redevelop the Downhill Zone once the tree management work is complete, working with cycling professionals and the local riding community on lower-risk, skills-focused features. No timeline has been confirmed yet.

Pump Track

• There is also a pump track with rollers, berms, and jumps (no specialist cycle pass required) .

Family Trail

• The Family Cycle Trail starts next to the visitor centre and follows blue-marker posts through woodland. Free to use (no specialist cycle pass required) and aimed at younger riders and beginners. The loop links into the nearby pump track for additional fun

Permit

• You need a permit to ride here purchased online. Details here. Please note purchase of a Greensand Cycle Pass does not include the parking fee.

Other Stuff

• You can access a trail map here
• Opened in July 2011. CTC’s Ian Warby designed and helped Greensand staff and volunteers to build the trails.
• Please note our Ridge Riders Cross Country trails are aimed at more experienced mountain bikers and are not suitable for younger, inexperienced riders.

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