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Click to View: Mike Neary Instructor Page

Hosted By:

Graham Cook

Walk Description:

The Walk Experience Starting from the Totternhoe Knolls Picnic Area Car Park, this scenic 5KM wellbeing walk takes in stunning views across Totternhoe Knolls and the Dunstable Downs. We walk together through open countryside, following a mix of: Rolling fields Bridleways and countryside tracks A short road section From the very start, you’ll feel the group camaraderie and relaxed atmosphere, as conversation flows and friendships begin to build naturally. As we move through the landscape, the gentle undulations help develop strength, stamina, and total body fitness, especially when using Nordic poles—turning this into a powerful yet accessible full body walking workout. Along the way, we pass through areas rich in history, including: The site of a Norman castle A Neolithic  Iron Age Hill Fort dating back over 4000 years These moments create natural pauses—time to connect, reflect, and enjoy the shared experience of walking together.   More Than Just a Walk At Walx Leighton Buzzard, we believe walking is about more than just exercise… It’s about: • Wellbeing walking for both body and mind • Sociable fitness with a welcoming group • Building friendships and genuine connection • Encouragement, support, and shared achievement • Camaraderie that makes every step easier You’re not just joining a walk… You’re becoming part of a supportive fitness walking community   Fitness, Wellbeing & Total Body Walking Using Nordic poles, WALX Total Body Walking helps you:  Improve overall fitness  Strengthen upper and lower body  Support weight loss in a sustainable way  Reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing And importantly… You can start at any age and build at your own pace

Location Notes:

This walk, is in tranquil countryside with open wide-ranging vistas with some excellent panoramic views. The walk starts at the car park at Ivinghoe Beacon (which is a free car park), use this link to navigate there https://w3w.co/momentous.gilding.user . This is a challenging walk with some steep climbs. The walk starts with one loop up Ivinghoe beacon, then down a gentler slope down the other side. We then Carry on across a path through a field with wide ranging views, we then walk towards the woods. Then on to a moderate climb using steps through the woods and follow parallel to the road through the woods and back along to the carpark.