Shefford

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

A scenic 12-mile circular walk from Shefford, starting at Town Car Park, Old Station Way. The route explores a mix of quiet lanes, open countryside, and attractive river valleys, with gentle gradients and wide views across Bedfordshire farmland. Expect well-defined paths, a few longer stretches between villages, and plenty of rural interest, making this a rewarding full-day walk for experienced walkers.

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ivelvalleywalkers.co.uk

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 14270 39134
Nearest postcode:: SG17 5DG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Town Car Park, Old Station Way

Upcoming walks with Ivel Valley Group

Elsworth

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Silsoe

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Olney Morning Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Olney Afternoon Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ickleford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Royston

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Barton

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Wilden

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Pirton

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Tring

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Tring

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Shefford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Fenlake Meadows

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Radwell Meadows

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Henlow

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Gt Denham

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Barton - Morning Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Barton - Afternoon Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ampthill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Aspley Guise

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Milton Keynes

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Hitchin

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Riseley

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Sandy - Morning Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Sandy - Afternoon Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Pirton

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Flitwick

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Turvey Historic Churches Bus Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Yardley Hastings

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Tempsford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Stewartby

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Aspley Guise - Morning Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Aspley Guise - Afternoon Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Breachwood Green

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Steeple Morden

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Riseley Historic Churches Bus Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Wimpole

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Broom (Memorial Walk)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Harrold

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ashwell - Morning Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Ashwell - Afternoon Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Sundon Hills

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Ardeley

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Felmersham Historic Churches Bus Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

Woburn Sands

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Swineshead

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Radwell Meadows Country Park

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

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

Join now for just £3.75 per month