It was notified in 1986 under Section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and the local planning authority is Central Bedfordshire Council.

[1][2] The site is owned by the Forestry Commission and managed by The Greensand Trust.

The eastern meadow has two ridges, which have short grass, a moss layer and many herbs.

The western meadow is a steep-sided valley which has similar habitats.

[1] There is access by a footpath from the Deadman's Hill car park.