From the NWUK Community
By Nordic Walking Watford at
“I think it’s great that Nordic Walking is accessible for people with a disability – in my daughter’s case, both physical and a learning disability. I think that walking with Nordic poles will actually help her balance and stability.” Recently one of our instructors taught a lovely young lady who has both learning and
By Nordic Walking Watford at
I have been avidly following the journey of #3dadswalking and yesterday they were interviewed by Country Walking Magazine Here’s the full interview, including the heartbreaking story of what happened to them, the inspiring people they’ve met along the way, the ups and downs of the walk, and that £10,000 donation from 007 himself, Daniel Craig
By Ian Northcott BEM at
We are having a Mercian Nordic Walking trip to the Peak District in March 2022. Full details can be found at your booking diary with the event listed on 18th March 2022 but an early booking price listed on 26th Nov 21. Book early as pkaces are limited. The accommodation and setting is awesome. The
By Ian Northcott BEM at
I am really pleased to have a fantastic new look website that links in with the booking system and where I can keep you updated with all things Mercian Nordic Walking.
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
Stage 2 of the Test Way Walk went well! Again, blessed with great weather, the walkers covered another 13.5 miles. Apart from the beautiful scenery and fantastic feeling of achievement, the team are enjoying a new found sense of camararderie and friendship from spending all this time together!
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
Thanks to the generosity of our walkers, we recently raised £242.00 for MacMillan Cancer! A beautiful 6 mile Friday walk through the Forest culminated in a cuppa and flapjack and all for an excellent cause!
By Nordic Walking Watford at
Leavesden Country Park is very much the HOME of Nordic Walking Watford and we are delighted to share the news that they have just been awarded both GREEN FLAG and GREEN HERITAGE SITE accreditation. We know how hard everyone involved works to keep our local parks well maintained and managed – and we are
By Nordic Walking Watford at
NWW CHARITY OF THE YEAR FOR 2022 Our nominated charity for the past two years – 2020 and 2021 – has been Hertfordshire Mind Network and we have supported them through our CAR BOOT CAFE’s, CHALLENGES, VIRTUAL QUIZ’s etc. As 2021 starts to draw to a close, it’s time to start considering whom we might
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
If you go down to the New Forest from Monday September 13, you’re sure of a ‘pig’ surprise! Because the National Park’s free-roaming ponies and donkeys have now been joined by several hundred of our unique Pannage pigs – domestic porkers turned out every autumn to feast on the forest’s fallen acorns, beech mast and chestnuts. Like many things New Forest,
By Nordic Walking Watford at
#walk1000miles It’s not about winning And it’s not about losing. It’s about showing up! There are 81 days left in 2021. 81 days left to try and complete your #walk1000miles challenge. A number of our team have already completed – and a number of our team probably won’t (including me!) Does it matter? No, it
By Nordic Walking Watford at
⭐ STATS FOR SEPTEMBER ⭐ September is a great time to start Nordic Walking – or come back if you haven’t been for a while. Sunny skies, crisp air and the leaves changing from green to gold to orange – beautiful! We had a total of 93 of you enjoying walks with us throughout
By Nordic Walking Watford at
The view from the NWW office today! Preparing route information and kit lists for our challenge participants ready for tomorrow. Our teams are taking part in our CHESS VALLEY CHALLENGE and aiming to complete either a 20, 10 or 5-mile route. Hoping for some sunshine along the way Good luck to our teams supporting Hertfordshire
