Bedfordshire's largest and most active Ramblers Group
FAQ
Interested and new to Ramblers? Well, how about some Q & A's?
Q Okay, I'm interested. What next?
Have a look at the walk schedule, choose a day and walk distance to suit. Note the starting point/meeting place which will always be clear and easy to find, and then just turn up. For most walks you don't need to book, just turn up. However, some leaders do ask you to book by phone or email.
Q What do I wear and what to bring?
From the bottom upwards we'd suggest walking boots/shoes or other strong footwear since most of the time will be in countryside of various types. Then it's dress for the weather be it hot, cool, wet or windy, including hats where appropriate, suncream, waterproofs etc as per the weather forecast. Shorter walks will stop for a coffee break and longer walks will stop for lunch, often a picnic somewhere or perhaps at a pub/cafe, and also coffee breaks. So bring a flask, water and whatever you fancy to eat.
Q Can I bring my dog?
​Not all of the walks are suitable for dogs due to livestock and wildlife habitat, If you wish to bring your dog on a walk, please contact the walk leader to check suitability.​
Q Start time?
The schedule specifies the start time plus other important details. We leave promptly so arrive in good time and we're ready to hit the road!
Q What about the weather? Do you walk if it's raining?
Hey, this is the UK! We might cancel in extreme conditions but otherwise we go, come rain, hail or shine. There's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes.
Q To get started then, all I need do is turn up and follow the leader?
You've got it!
Q Any paperwork, forms etc to bring or fill in?
No. We're not great fans of this.
Q How much?
The walks are free, but if you walk regularly with us and like what you find we'd like you to join the Ramblers Association. Ramblers membership is the best way to support the work done for walkers across Britain.
Please visit www.ramblers.org.uk or telephone 020 3961 3300 and nominate Ivel Valley Walkers as your local group.
Q How much to join the Ramblers?
​​​​​​​​​​​​​The good news is that they don't want your money. Not yet anyway. We suggest you try before you buy. Have a look at the walk schedule, find something that suits you, turn up on the day and walk with us a few times. You'll be made very welcome, there's no charge, no commitment, not even any paperwork. If you like what you find, join us. We want Rambling to be available as widely as possible. It's only £43 for one adult for one year and an unbelievable £58 for two adults.
Looking for something else?
Find us on Facebook! Latest walk information will be posted on our group page.
Information about special interest walks, events and trips is available on the Trips and Events page.
Got a question that isn't answered here? Go to the Contact Us page to send an email.​​