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The oak and birch woodland at Flitwick Moor Nature Reserve is a haven for birds, insects, rare flowers and mosses

Boardwalks provide accessibility to some of the boggier parts of Flitwick Moor

Characteristic milky hue of the Flit river in flood is a common colour for the river's waters, carrying with it chalk from its origins in the Downs near Dunstable

The acidic water from the Greensand Ridge, with a characteristic orange-red colouring seen at Flitwick Moor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flit Vale Local Group

The River Flit rises in a spring-fed pond to the east of Charlton and then flows through Flitwick, past Greenfield and Flitton, then through Clophill, Chicksands, and Shefford, past Standford, before meeting the River Ivel at Langford. The Flit and its tributaries are designated a County Wildlife Site.

The jewel in this small river's many treasures is Flitwick Moor, a remnant of a nutrient-rich valley mire, and the largest area of wetland in Bedfordshire. A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, Flitwick Moor's wetland contain acidic waters from the iron-rich Greensand Ridge, a prominent geographic feature through Bedfordshire, and the alkaline flow of waters rising from the chalk-downs. Harvested of its peat until half a century ago, the Moor's delicate ecology provides a home for rare and special flora and a rich collection of invertebrate fauna.

The Flit Vale local group, formed in October of 2008, draws its membership from the Toddington, Flitwick and Ampthill area and has a mission to promote the wider understanding, appreciation and conservation of all forms of wildlife in the Flit Vale area by:

• Organising guided walks around local wildlife sites
• Arranging talks by local experts on wildlife topics
• Encouraging the participation of local people of all ages in the above, and in other related activities including volunteering and wildlife watch groups..

For all events and activities organised by the Flitvale Local Group, please see What's on?

It’s not necessary to be a member of the Wildlife Trust to attend events, however, if you do join your annual subscription directly benefits local wildlife.

For further information, including details of how you can get involved in the group, please contact Kathy Mills on 07984 347327