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NB Today the walk starts in Tissington Village

These gentle walks are suitable for people who would like to start Nordic Walking to get fit but have no/ little walking experience, have had an injury or an knee/ hip operation.

We often walk on the Tissington Trail as this is fairly level and even. But we will also incorporate fields and hills in our walks which are 2-3 miles.

Gear 1 and 2

Sometimes we meet somewhere else to do a similar walk.

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport. Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 2 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 2 hours will be charged in full.   

Please note, there are toilet facilities after the walk

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A more gentle walk for those with a recent medical condition that means that mobility is limited, and who feel their fitness levels have declined as a result. The challenge is still to manage an hour walk, with rests when needed. Regularly weekly walks can bring improvements.

Start of the walk is at the same time of the other group. Warming up exercises are together and we meet again in the car park for a hot drink.

Gear 1 

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport.

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 2 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 2 hours will be charged in full.  

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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk at Yarrow Valley Country Park. The cafe is always a welcome break at the finish.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Join us for a gentle Wellness session in  beautiful surroundings. We love to chat and get ourselves fit for life!

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Join Emma for a Gentle paced Nordic Walk at Campbell Park.

For a Gentle nordic walk along the picturesque river and canal of the Ouze valley. A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2-3 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 4km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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Our easy morning walks are a gentle level walk with no reall hills that will take in scenic spots around the area 

From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills, our Explorer WALX capture the variety of scenery, themes and types of WALX that suit your lifestyle. If you love WALX to the pub or WALX with the dog or simply WALX in wild locations we have them all! Whether long, short, tough or gentle we welcome all ages and all levels.

This is a great level to start with on when you are getting into group walking, building your fitness or recovering from injury.

Click here to see where we are this week.

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 Come along and give WALX a go. Your qualified Instructor will guide you through how to get the MOST out of every step you take! Great for beginners and experienced WALXers alike.  Everyone is welcome on this  wellness walk with or without poles.

Learn how to WALK WELL, harnessing the power of good posture, your core muscles and the perfect stride.  

Experience how PACE and HILLS can be empowering and how working on balance, flexibility and strength can make walking twice as effective... whatever you are aiming to achieve .

  Try out some poles, try other ways to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you!

Join this friendly mixed ability group. Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than ordinary walking .(When poles are used we are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture, help balance  and burn more calories)

These walks will be ideal for anyone recovering from Covid or other health conditions and those walkers who want a gentle return to  fitness levels.  

Please bring  a small rucsac with your drink  and any medication you may need   

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COME FLY WITH ME...

This walk takes us round the back of NOrwich Airport, out by the NDR and then on a magical mystery tour either through Spixworth Woods and meadows or out towards Horsham St Faiths. Flat so perfect to `chase your pace` and burn some calories...

This walk is the perfect way to work on your fitness from an interesting setting - the end of Norwich Airport`s runway!!!! Come and enjoy walking in the locality of Norwich, take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors.

***ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH*** - THIS WALK WILL TAKE PLACE IN CATTON PARK (all location notes will be sent to you). 

3 Miles

£8.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE 

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A moderate paced walk WALX in Kedleston`s glorious parkland, set around hundreds of acres of green-sward and lakes, tinkering waterfalls where wildfowl are in plenty. Kedleston Park is perfectly designed for enjoyable walking, be it on one of the graded woodland walks or beside attractive lakes made by damming Cutler Brook.

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Why not come and try this gentle fusion of walking with yoga. These gentle WALX incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength with a bit of mindfulness and relaxation too.

All postures are standing and suitable for complete beginners to yoga along with more experienced yogis.

Held in the beautiful surroundings of Sywell Country Park. A fantastic way to connect with nature.

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These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest and our beautiful coastline.

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Our classic Thursday morning Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate.

This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk... suitable for most fitness levels - but not a stroll in the park!

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A moderately paced Nordic Walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, follow the aerobic curve during the walk to enable you to improve your fitness levels, finish with a cool down and a stretch.  

To book this walk you must complete the Power of Poles training, Wellness WALX are available throughout the week, these do not require the training if you want to come along and have a try.

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley. 

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Get your fitness back 

Join us for an adventure walk where easy walking on the Tissington Trail or through fields are combined with steep up/down hill paths  

This walk provides you with an opportunity to increase your speed, while maintaining the proper Nordic Walking technique.  

It is ideal for those who wants to improve their fitness and health, whilst being outdoors in a beautiful setting 

Using gears 1, 2 and 3, walking 3- 4 miles  

Toilet facilities available

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 2 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 2 hours will be charged in full.   

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Find out how to use Nordic Walking poles to achieve the fitness results YOU want.

This session will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges.

Pole hire included.

It is essential to REGISTER and BOOK ONLINE in advance for ALL activities.

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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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START TIME 11.40 this week.  Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the Thursday Motivator Nordic Walk is an gentle/easy pace 1 hour walk. This session is ideal for those wanting to improve their fitness & who just want to have a Nordic Walk, fresh air and chat. Start times and locations vary to give variety on a week by week basis so please check carefully each week but will be in the Salford area. 

THIS  WEEK - PARR FOLD PARK, WALKDEN, SALFORD. (Start time of walk is 11.40am but why not join us at the cafe for a brew break social beforehand at 11am)

Meeting point – Meet at the cafe just inside the park entrance at the corner of Park Road & Rutland Road. From the A580 East Lancashire Road, turn onto the A575 Walkden Road. After passing Worsley College on your left, at the mini roundabout turn left onto Park Road (circa 0.5 mile from A580). Then turn left into Rutland Road as you reach the end of the park. There is a large layby to park as you turn into Rutland Road. Please don't block driveways. We will meet at the cafe, just inside the park entrance on Rutland Road by the playground. 

Google Maps  - search for 2 Rutland Road, Walkden, Worsley which is opposite the layby parking. 

What3Words:///speech.serves.grid takes you to the parking layby & park entrance on Rutland Road where we meet.

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

Poles can be hired on the day for £1 (coin).

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 Thursdays Part 2

Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want.

This course will help you understand how to use the poles for health, fitness and fun. This session is 2 x 45 minutes over 2 Thursdays, this course will ensure you get the correct movement and techniques from the start.

PoP Intro course

A rucksack is more suitable for your valuables, please wear suitable footwear for the grassed areas and be prepared for the British weather!

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength and balance exercises. It is open to those who like to nordic walk  and those who walk without poles.

Come along and give WALX a go - Your qualified instructor will guide you through how to get the MOST out of every step you take. Great for beginners and experienced WALXers alike.

Learn how to WALK WELL, harnessing the power of good posture, your core muscles and the perfect stride. Experience how PACE and HILLS can be empowering and how working on balance, flexibility and strength can make walking twice as effective _ whatever you are aiming to achieve.

Try out some poles, try other ways to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you. 

In short, come along and get a feel for how WALX can work your whole body with or without polesand help you prepare for the hills or just life in general.

Please  bring with youa small rucsac with your drink and any medication you may neeed.

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Walk Yourself Fitter with Total Body Walking!

This is an ideal WALX class, specifically designed for those coming off cardiac rehab and exercise referral programmes but open to all WALX members. These gentle outdoor WALX classes offer a range of benefits, including improved health, better balance, taller posture. All experienced within a social and supportive setting.  

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of forest bathing or relaxation too. All Wellness session incorporating gentle fitness walking with above activities, taught by a retired nurse. It is sociable and can be followed by a cafe visit  

 Please  bring with you a a small rucsac with your drink  and any medication you may need .

From November , as the cafe closes at 3pm, this will be a 45minute session to allow us to enjoy a cofee and catchup 

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Our new for March walk with or without a 4 legged friend. Join Sarah at this lovely revisited location Boxmoor Trust. Beautiful scenery and great to ring the changes from your usuall walks.

Walk with or without poles.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £25.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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Lesson one of this three hour course (two 1.5 hour lessons) which will give you a Freedom Passport as well as a free month's membership of our Club (worth £34).