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Ivel Valley Group

We are the Ivel Valley Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Join us for a beautiful countryside walk through some of North Bedfordshire’s most picturesque villages. Starting from Riseley, we'll meander through the charming settlements of Melchbourne, Yelden, and Shelton, soaking in sweeping views, quiet lanes, and historical character along the way. Our destination is the peaceful village of Upper Dean, where we’ll pause before catching the return bus.

Friday, 15 August 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 04700 49901
Nearest postcode:
MK40 1LT
what3words:
trim.pest.sheep
Start time:
9:00 am

Meet at Bedford Bus Station to catch bus no. 28 to Riseley at 9:10. Walk to Upper Dean via Melchbourne, Yelden and Shelton. Catch bus no. 28 at 13:49 to return to Bedford.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 04700 49901
Nearest postcode:
MK40 1LT
what3words:
trim.pest.sheep
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Meet at Bedford Bus Station to catch bus no. 28 to Riseley at 9:10. Walk to Upper Dean via Melchbourne, Yelden and Shelton. Catch bus no. 28 at 13:49 to return to Bedford.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking