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Main Instructor:

Helen Hartley

Walk Description:

Are you interested in joining a walking group with a difference?

Would you like to get more from a walk?

Come and join WALX Heart of The Shires and find out how Nordic Walking can answer these questions.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to Nordic Walking and the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking.

In this 90mins session, your qualified instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

At the end of this session you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and will be at a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport. allowing you to join our walks and classes along with other WALX and Nordic Walking UK groups around the UK.

We can guide you towards the right walk or class to help you get started and advise you on choosing the right poles for you.

We're waiting to meet you.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to Nordic Walking and the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking.

In this 90mins session, your qualified instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

At the end of this session you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and will be at a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport. allowing you to join our walks and classes along with other WALX and Nordic Walking UK groups around the UK.

We can guide you towards the right walk or class to help you get started and advise you on choosing the right poles for you.

When joining us, we ask you to read and agree to the safety measures below.

ParQ questionnaire. Our new online new health questionnaire asks you to update your current health status. If you feel unwell between booking your class and joining us, please do not attend and cancel your booking. You will be recredited to book another date or a refund can be issued.

We will provide poles which are specially designed for Nordic Walking so no need to bring your own poles.

 Please ensure you bring a small backpack/water bottle belt , any medication which you may require and a snack if required. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch - just click on Contact above for mobile phone and email details.  

Location Notes:

Meet in the car park on the right at the bottom of the hill, past the play area and near the Jungle Parc highwire park. Parking Charges apply. £3.50 for up to 12 hours. Annual passes available. For more details visit https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/country-parks/parking-country-parks