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Walk Description:

Beginners Nordic Walking Courses. (Power of Poles Intro) 19th and 24th October These are a great way to get started with Nordic walking, whether for health, fitness or simply exercising effectively outside.Walking with poles is less stressful on the joints, it makes you walk faster with very little extra effort, it works your upper body as well as the legs.The result being more effective calorie burning, stronger core and toning of the upper body.The initial session is 90 minute session, you'll learn the basics of Nordic walking, gaining the skills to get the most from your own walking as well as being able to join national Nordic Walking UK and WALX classes.Once the first session is completed, two regular walks or one longer walk are included with IRBO, and everything we did in the first session will come together. (Must be taken within four weeks of the course.)Locally, you'll be able to book into any of our I'd Rather Be Outdoors Nordic Walks and you can join walks & classes, every week all around the UK.  Poles are provided for the course.   Parking charges do apply if you're not a member of the National Trust.  Booking Essential   

Tips to help get the most out of your walk:

1  Suitable clothing and footwear - layers are best (no Jeans)

2  A small rucksac (no Shoulder bags)

3  Light refreshments (water, fruit juice, etc)

4 Mobile phone is useful for any last minute changes

5 Walk Leaders mobile number

Dogs - No dogs on courses

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours’ notice. To see the full policy click HERE    

Location Notes:

Estate admission charges apply, National Trust Members enter for free. Meet in the Timberyard, which is signposted from the main car park. For the exact location there is a Free APP called WHAT3WORDS The three-word address refers to an exact 3m x 3m location. Tap the link or enter the last 3 words into the what3words app to find it. https://what3words.com/veered.prompting.majors There are toilets at The Timberyard too.