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Note 9.30am start time (finish 11am to allow cafe break).  The (not so) Early Bird Workout Walk (with Susan) & the Saturday Strider (with Sue) will both follow at 11.30 for this week only. 

Power of the Poles 2 - Refresh & improve your Nordic Walking is suitable for

1 - Those who have completed the Power of the Poles 1 Introductory course with strapless poles , are still new to Nordic Walking & want to try strapped poles as well as receive more tuition.

2 - new, regular or returning Nordic Walkers of any level of fitness who want to refresh and enhance their Nordic Walking and would appreciate some more formal instruction & learn about latest thinking on walking well.

The session involves plenty of practice, fault correction and personal attention. You'll leave with an understanding of how to use the poles for progression, fitness & results tailored to you. 

Run by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain. 

The session uses strapped Nordic Walking Poles or strapless Total Body Walking Walx Poles which are provided for those who don't have their own  poles (your choice). You need to already have completed a NWUK/WALX Learn to Nordic Walk or Power of the Poles 1 session to participate. (If you are completely new to Nordic Walking you need to book a Power of the Poles 1 Introductory session first). 

All equipment provided if you don't have your own poles 

Meeting point - We meet outside the cafe at the Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs). Bus stop: Use the Clifton Cricket Club stop on Manchester Road (Bus numbers 8 and 22). Park is a short walk down Clifton House Road.

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

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Google Maps: search for Clifton Country Park, Salford. 

We will be walking on both grass and paths so make sure you’re wearing supportive walking boots or shoes/trainers with a good tread that you are happy to get dirty and comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. Paws will be required (on and off on different terrains). Hats, sunscreen and insect repellent will also be required when the weather dictates it! 

Please remember to bring 1 - bottle of water or a hot drink in a flask 2 - any medications/inhalers you may need 3 - a small rucksack as you`ll need both hands free at all times 4 - a mobile phone is useful for any last minute notifications.

Please note - you can cancel online up to the evening before the walk. Unfortunately, automatic refunds are not allowed after this time. Please contact Susan directly via phone/text on 07738 931710 if you need to cancel nearer to the start time so we’re not waiting for you. Likewise, please phone/text as well as using the online system if you want to book on at the last minute - we don`t want to go without you!

Location Notes:

Meet at the Cafe in the Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs).