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!
Advance changes to the published schedule only will be listed on the Walk Programme page.
Remember to check Roy's fortnightly bulletins and Facebook for any last minute changes.
Dates for the diary
Summer Walk Schedule
The summer walk schedule has now been published. Download it from the button above or bookmark the Walk Programme page for future reference.
Don't forget to read Roy's fortnightly bulletins for updates and keep an eye on Facebook for any last minute changes.
Training Opportunity
Would you like to learn to navigate with confidence and plan your own walks?
Bedfordshire Area Ramblers are offering a one day route planning and navigation course. See poster for details.
Dawn Chorus Walk
Saturday 5 May
5am start
Join us at Priory Country Park to enjoy the early morning birdsong, followed by breakfast at the Beefeater
Booking required by 29 April for breakfast - see poster for details
Whitby Holiday
Booking is now open for our next holiday.
Sunday 20 to Friday 25 September
Click HERE for more details
RIPPLE
Ramblers RIPPLE volunteers spent just over 300 hours improving Bedford Borough Rights of Way between January and the end of October last year. Click HERE to check out their impressive list of work accomplished.
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.