Stockgrove Country Park has open meadows with views across the oldest woodlands in Bedfordshire. It is situated on the Greensand Ridge and allows for hiking, biking, picnics and a cafe in a large area of ancient woodland, lakes, meadows and heath.
- Explore the woods, to find a hidden hand-dug lake. Brick arches remain of the boathouse that was claimed by fire.
- You may catch site of the mandarin ducks who call this home.Some of the oak woodland in the area is a site of special scientific interest.
- It is is managed by the Greensand Trust
- The Trust notes this is what you can see here: "In spring: bluebells, lily of the valley & other woodland flowers, warblers, butterflies, common lizards; In Summer: heather, butterflies (purple hairstreak, white admiral);
Autumn: woodland colours, fungi. Winter: migrant birds, eg crossbills, Mandarins in mating plumage."
- On the main walk it is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Please note cycling is NOT permitted. Dogs are allowed if kept on leads
- You'll find the park between Leighton Buzzard and Milton Keynes, with easy access from the A5.
- Point of interest: The Bedfordshire Bat group have been monitoring bats in the park since 1988 and are looking for new members to help in the survey.
- Old Linslade Rd, Heath and Reach, Linslade Road LU7 0EB