Heavy-duty rubber grass mats — 1.5m × 1m
Also sold as rubber ring mats or mud control mats, these turn muddy, worn ground into a firm, safe, all-weather surface — while the grass grows straight through. Ideal as grass protection, mud control, gateway and paddock matting, playground safety matting and for parking on grass. Choose 16mm or 22mm.
Where they're used
One tough mat, dozens of jobs. Swipe through the most popular uses.
How many mats do you need?
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16mm for pedestrian, gateway, playground & garden use · 22mm for vehicles, tractors, livestock & heavy permanent use.
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Mats butt tightly together; numbers are rounded up to the nearest whole mat. Add a few extra for cutting around posts and awkward shapes, and ground pegs for slopes or vehicle routes.
Specification
- Type: Recycled-rubber grass protection / reinforcement mat
- Also known as: rubber ring mats, ring matting, mud control mats
- Size: 1.5m × 1m — 1.5m² per mat
- Thickness: 16mm (standard) or 22mm (heavy-duty / vehicles)
- Design: Open hole-grid — grass grows through
- Colour: Black
- Surface: Non-slip, free-draining, weatherproof, won't rot
- Fitting: Lay over grass or soil; peg down on slopes / high traffic
- Suitable for: Gateways, paddocks, grass protection, playgrounds, parking on grass, golf, livestock, landscaping
Good to know
Our heavy-duty rubber grass mats — also sold as rubber ring mats or mud control mats — turn muddy, worn ground into a firm, safe, all-weather surface while letting the grass grow straight through. Each mat measures a generous 1.5m × 1m and is packed with holes, so roots grow up through the mat to lock it in place and keep the green look. Ideal as grass protection mats, mud control mats, gateway mats, playground safety mats, paddock and field access and parking on grass, in 16mm or 22mm thickness with fast free UK delivery.
Grass mats, ring mats or mud control mats?
You'll see these open-hole rubber mats sold under several names — rubber grass mats, rubber ring mats, ring matting, mud control mats, grass protection or ground reinforcement mats. They're all the same idea: a tough recycled-rubber mat with an open ring/hole structure that spreads load, drains freely and lets grass grow through. Whatever you call it, this is the mat that beats mud in gateways, paddocks and worn ground.
Grass protection that lets the grass grow through
These rubber grass mats solve worn, muddy, high-traffic ground. Laid over grass, the open-grid design lets shoots grow up through the holes, so within a few weeks the mat all but disappears into the lawn while carrying the load underneath. They spread weight, stop rutting and poaching, and give a firm, non-slip surface in all weathers — without the cost or permanence of a hard path.
One mat, dozens of jobs
As genuine multi-use mud control and grass protection mats they're a favourite for field and paddock gateways, stable and yard walkways, and muddy access routes for horses, livestock and machinery. The same mat works as a golf-buggy or footpath surface, for parking on grass at events and overflow car parks, and for landscaping and grass reinforcement around gardens and verges.
Playground & trampoline safety matting
These mats double as playground safety mats and rubber playground flooring — a cushioned, non-slip, free-draining surface under swings, slides, climbing frames and trampolines. The recycled rubber absorbs impact for a safer fall surface while grass grows through to keep the area green, so they suit gardens, schools and public play areas alike.
16mm or 22mm — which thickness?
The 16mm mat is the everyday choice for pedestrian traffic, gateways, playground and garden use. Step up to 22mm for the heaviest duty — vehicles, tractors, livestock and permanent gateway or parking use — where you want maximum load spread and durability. Both are made from tough recycled rubber that shrugs off weather, won't rot and stays flexible in the cold.
Size, weight & coverage
Each mat is 1.5m × 1m, covering 1.5m². Work out how many you need with the coverage calculator on this page — enter your area and it gives you the number of mats and the price. Mats butt tightly together and can be pegged down (ground pegs) on slopes or high-traffic runs. They're heavy, hard-wearing and simple to lay straight onto grass or soil.
Safe, tough and long-lasting
Made from recycled rubber, the mats are non-slip wet or dry, kind to hooves and knees, and rated for playground fall-safety use. They won't crack, splinter or rot, and the open ring structure drains freely so surface water disappears rather than pooling. A one-off buy that lasts for years.
Delivery & guarantee
Brand new and dispatched from the UK with free UK delivery on all orders (typically 3–5 working days). Mats are heavy — please have a hand available to offload larger orders. Every order is backed by our quality guarantee.