From the NWUK Community
By Winchester Nordic Walking at
This was taken by John a few weeks ago from the top of Old Winchester Hill. We’re walking from the top of the hill again this weekend and fingers crossed the weather is looking like we could get some more views like this!
By Nordic Walking Watford at
NORDIC WALKING AND LYMPHADEMA WHAT IS LYMPHADEMA? Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body. Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues that work together to move a colorless, watery fluid (lymph) back into your circulatory system (your bloodstream). As a vital part of your immune
By Winchester Nordic Walking at
Four it seems! We climbed through field after field of sheep on a balmy autumn day as we walked from Ropley up to Kitwood, and stopped at the Garthowen Garden Centre coffee shop for an alfresco brunch!
By Rebecca Wheatley at
YOU TRAIN – YOU GAIN! In the build up to taking part in the September Positive Steps Coastal Marathon, Rachel and I trained over the summer to get our legs ready for 26 miles. After enjoying Saturday walks with up to 15 people, we would then set out and add on the miles to the
By Uttlesford Nordic Walking at
2023 has given us a few challenges with plenty of Essex mud.However we enjoyed a heatwave in early September and October!
By Tim Bowman at
Tintwistle and Reservoirs On this walk we visited some of the less famous reservoirs near Tintwistle using parts of the Pennine Bridleway, Upper and Lower Swineshaw Reservoirs and Walkerwood and Brushes Reservoirs. We set off with some trepidation from the small village of Tintwistle, due to the unfavourable weather reports, and were surprised to get
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
What a great week we had in Mijas! The weather couldn’t have been better and we had some great walks, thanks to our guides Juan and William. They were very impressed with our fitness level ! Apparently we got up those hills (and they were steep!) in half the time of any other clients they’d
By Jane Lees at
Our calendars are ready to order!!! And you can choose from A4 (photo & calendar on an A4 page) or slim The more we order the cheaper they are, so the prices will most likely come down (but won’t go up) A4 Small £23 Slim (40x15cm) £22 Last day to order: Friday 24 November
By Nordic Walking Watford at
WALKING THE DALESWAY Many of you who know me, will be aware that I LOVE a challenge. It’s a big focus for our Nordic Walking Watford members too and I often set them goals through the year. WHY? Well, when we set a goal, we are giving ourselves a target to strive for.
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
A great day out on the IOW! We were lucky enough to have the perfect weather – warm but not too hot and a brilliant breeze! We started our adventure at Lymington and had a late breakfast on the ferry over to Yarmouth. The walk took us along the old railway to Freshwater Bay –
By Nordic Walking New Forest at
We had a great, 9 mile walk on Tuesday along the coastline from Chewton Bunny to Mudeford Quay then got the little ferry over the Hengistbury Head where we had a lovely walk and coffee stop at the top of the hill with views! We were grateful for part cloud cover to keep the temperature
By Nordic Walking Watford at
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15th to 21st May. Focusing on anxiety for this year, the aim is to increase people’s awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it
