Bedfordshire's largest and most active Ramblers Group
Welcome to Ivel Valley Walkers
Walk Bedfordshire and beyond
Welcome to Ivel Valley Walkers, an open and friendly community of walkers who love to explore the outdoors, stay active and connect with others. We believe in the power of walking to improve physical and mental health and we're passionate about sharing that joy with others. Whether you're an experienced walker or just starting out, we welcome you to join our group and discover the beauty of Bedfordshire and surrounding area with us. ​ As a member of our group, you'll have access to a variety of events and activities, from scenic group walks to holidays and social events. Our experienced leaders are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for all members and we're always happy to welcome newcomers and answer any questions you may have.
​You can find out more about what we do on the About IVW page.
Come and join us on one of our walks!
Christmas is Coming!
Some dates for your diary for the festive season
10 December: Christmas lunch
14 December: Mulled Wine Ramble
1st January: Sherry Ramble
23 January: 60s to Noughties Disco (more details to follow)
Autumn/Winter Magazine & Walk Programme
The Autumn/Winter 2025 Magazine is now available
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Enjoy interesting walking related articles, fascinating historical insights, reflections on past holidays and information about those yet to come.
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Find out more about Roy's experience completing the 100 mile challenge with the LDWA (Long Distance Walking Association) and perhaps be inspired to up your own walking game!
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This is a bumper edition not to be missed!
Pick up a copy from a committee member on your next walk or download the PDF version here:
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IVW AGM 2025
Sunday 2 Nov @ 2pm - Wootton Village Hall MK43 9EU
Part of the AGM process is to set up a new committee for next year; a list of committee positions is given within last year's minutes, which are linked below, together with this year's agenda and nomination form.
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There is currently a vacancy for the Footpath Officer as well as three Committee members. We are working together to achieve a common goal and would love you to join us to continue the success of the Ivel Valley Walkers.
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Should you wish to nominate someone for any of the positions, even the ones currently in post, please complete the nomination form and return it to Fran by 30th October.
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Draft Minutes of AGM 2024 (PDF 311KB)
Committee Member Nomination Form (docx 13KB)
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The AGM will be preceded by a 6.5 mile walk starting at 10am from the Wootton Village Hall.
Refreshments (homemade soup, bread, coffee and biscuits) will be served from 1.00pm.
We hope to see you at the AGM on 2nd November.
If you cannot attend please send apologies to generalsecIVW@gmail.com
If you have questions to raise at the AGM, please email them to the General Secretary: generalsecivw@gmail.com and they will be aired for discussion at the meeting.
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Not getting emails from IVW? If your Ramblers affiliated group is IVW go to the Ramblers Website log in and under My Account Update Profile and choose to receive emails. If you haven't registered on the Ramblers Website you will need to do that first - you'll need to click the Register link and have your membership number handy.