Nordic Walking UK pioneered traditional Nordic Walking in the UK and has helped tens of thousands of people get more active through walking-based programmes for over two decades. Our approach is not about sport, technique or competition - just quality advice and support for every individual via professional qualified Instructors.If you’re new to Nordic Walking, you’re in the right place — and you’re also at the starting point of how this activity has evolved.We are proud to be part of the wider WALX brand- check out the evolution of Nordic Walking with WALX® www.walx.co.uk
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Nordic Walking UK is the original authority behind Nordic Walking in the UK.Through our nationwide network of qualified instructors, we introduced walking with poles to communities across the country — supporting fitness, wellbeing, confidence, and social connection. Our programmes have helped people of all ages and abilities enjoy being active outdoors in a safe, welcoming, and supportive way.As understanding of health, fitness, behaviour change, and inclusive exercise has developed, this work has evolved into WALX® — the modern system for Total Body Walking®.WALX® builds on the foundations established by Nordic Walking UK, combining: • Structured instructor training • Modern health, fitness and wellbeing programmes • Patented ergonomic walking poles • Integrated booking, management and retention systemsToday, Nordic Walking UK remains the heritage foundation and original authority, while WALX® delivers the future of walking-based fitness across the UK.👉 Explore WALX® and find walking programmes near you.
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Call or e mail for advice on poles or how to learn to Nordic walk.
We have Instructors all over the UK who can get you started on a pair of poles at the right level for YOU. From rehabilitation to a day in the fells - we can help. We are part of WALX, a new exciting Active Outdoor club that believes in providing Fun, Affordable and Effective sessions! With over 2,000 walks available every week across the UK, we provide a unique opportunity for our walkers, to meet up with other like minded friendly people, whilst getting results and amazing experiences from Nordic walking!
Membership will open up a world for you - be part of the NWUK and WALX community! . Receive rewards whilst you exercise with our 'Smilage' points, stay in touch with the latest news and offers and save on outdoor clothing, holidays and more!
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Access to our online community, events, trips and 'Smilage' reward points
Opportunity to test & review new products, attend training & upskill with us
Check out our search page - pop in your postcode, choose the type of walks you are looking for and away you go. Remember, if you are new you will need to use the filters to find Power of Poles classes or Learn to Nordic walk courses before you can book into any other walks.
