Bedfordshire's largest and most active Ramblers Group
2027 holiday to St Malo - Booking now open!
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.
Latest News
Booking for our first holiday of 2027 is now open!
St Malo - Sunday 23 May to Friday 28 May 2027
Mark & Carolyn are delighted to share their plans for next year’s IVW holiday to Brittany, based in the stunning granite walled city of ST MALO, at the estuary of the river Rance.​​
For practical reasons they are limiting the group size to 35 including leaders.
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Friday 21 August 2026
Booking opens to the Ivel Valley membership
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Monday 31 August 2026
Booking opens to Ivel Valley Affiliate members
Cost of the holiday
£45 per person including the cost of the Rance estuary ferry
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Click HERE for further details and how to book
Dates for the diary
Introduction to Map Reading Course
Sunday 6 September
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Old Warden Village Hall, Bedford Road, Old Warden, SG18 9HQ
Cost: Just £10 per person
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Click HERE for details and how to book
Whitby Holiday
Sunday 20 to Friday 25 September
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Thank you to all those who have booked onto the holiday. We are now FULLY BOOKED.
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If you would like to be added to the reserve list in case of drop outs, please email Roy Dunham.
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Click HERE for details
Summer Talk No 3
Monday 14 September
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Brian Gubbins will give a talk entitled “The Mystery of the Cabin Boy Lost At Sea”, a who-done-it of sorts, that incorporates Brian’s extensive knowledge of
genealogy.
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For more details, click HERE
St Malo - 2027
Sunday 23 May to Friday 28 May 2027
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Booking is now open!
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Click HERE for more details and how to book
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