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Join WALX Wessex to discover how WALX can help you to walk better, faster and more! Whatever your aims, we can help you- fitness, hiking, weight loss, challenge walking or to alleviate pain in knees hips or feet!

This come and try session is suitable for all so come along and discover just how effective walking can be.

Our experts will be on hand to chat to you, show you our unique total body walking poles and demo some of our programmes. You can have a go or simply come along to find out more about WALX and what we do

The session takes place at Avebury meet at the National Trust car park by the membership hut. If you dont have a NT card you can ask for a free parking place or there is paid parking in the village at the pub on at the community cafe which is cheaper.

If you wanted to take join us for a walk then I have one running after at 10:30am. 

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A comfortably paced Total Body WALX for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, during the walk providing if the weather is fine, we will stop for a 20 minute session of Chi Ball - a mixture of Tai Chi and Yoga from the seasons sequence. A small ball is used but imagination is fine for the session.

Details can be given if you would like to purchase a ball, for more details on the full chi ball virtual class please see the booking system.  

You can book this session without the Power of Poles training, join us walking with no poles or borrow a set from us and feel the ‘Power of Poles’.  

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley.

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The majority of our walks take place in the extensive grounds of Sandringham Estate Park and Wolferton/Dersingham bog. These grounds are beautiful and offer something for everyone.

If this is your first visit to Sandringham please let me know because I'll walk over to the visitors centre to meet you.

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This walk starts at Marcia's Spetisbury, but this time goes away from the river leaving the trailway to the farmland above. There are beautiful views and a coffee stop with good cakes. 

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Alice Holt Forest Nordic Walkers are delighted to offer this new Power of Poles Nordic Walking Induction Course for beginners.

During this course participants will learn the techniques of Nordic Walking, the use of both strapped and strapless poles, and walking as part of a group of like-minded people. Poles are available for your use. If you have poles but are unsure if they are Nordic Walking poles please talk with the instructor when you arrive. 

Completion of this course will result in your receiving your Nordic Walking UK Freedom Pass, which has a unique code, that can be entered onto your NWUK and Exercise Anyway account to book future regular walks at your chosen venues.

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Join us for this 1 to 1 1/2 hour walk at a steady pace covering approx approx 5km walking round the Avenham area.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Enjoy a walk and a workout at Shipley Glen. We will have regular stops, but will use our poles to get in a real workout. 

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An introduction to the joys of pole walking and to feel the benefits can offer you. The techniques you will be introduced to will enable you to get started on your pole walking adventures 

Poles will be provided for you to use during this session 

Free car park

Closest toilets are at nearby Claremont Gardens (in the car park) and Garsons Farm

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This popular Forest location has a choice of beautiful walks- open heathland with beautiful views for good weather and a great inclosure with cycle tracks as well as grass rides for a bit of variety.  All options have some good hills!

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Join the WALX HQ experts to discover how WALX can help you to walk better, faster and more! Whatever your aims, we can help you- fitness, hiking, weight loss, challenge walking or to alleviate pain in knees hips or feet!

This come and try session is suitable for all so come along and discover just how effective walking can be.

Our experts will be on hand to chat to you, show you our unique total body walking poles and demo some of our programmes. You can have a go or simply come along to find out more about WALX and what we do

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Gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of tai chi or relaxation too.

A gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter. Join our Wellbeing WALX Guides on a sociable, fun and enjoyable walk. We use strapped Nordic or Total Body Walking Poles, or you can walk without if you prefer. If you have your own poles then bring them along with you. 

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A 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga or relaxation too. On Monday these walks take place around Stanmore and Harrow Weald on mainly flat terrain but we do go on trails through the woods so that we can enjoy the changes in nature throughout the year. This is a very friendly group and we are always ready to welcome new walkers who want to get back into exercise in a safe and gradual way.

Starting in April 2025 there is also the option to sign up for the 6 week Total Body Walking Programme in the beautiful Canons Park in Stanmore which is being supported by TfL and Friends of Canons Park. This programme runs on Tuesdays and Sundays at 11am. 

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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.

On Fridays we like to start and end our walk (or drive a short way) at a local cafe. The walks are around 4-5 miles and take around 2 hours.

Poles are optional on an Open WALX - if you would like to try some poles please contact me in advance.

Click to see where we are this week.

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Come and try Nordic Walking and learn about the benefits. It is far more than just walking with poles! 

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The majority of our walks take place in the extensive grounds of Sandringham Estate Park and Wolferton/Dersingham bog. These grounds are beautiful and offer something for everyone.

If this is your first visit to Sandringham please let me know because I`ll walk over to the visitors centre to meet you.

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Total Body Walking has its origins in Nordic Walking and is the next step in your fitness journey. If you want to learn how to turn your walks into a Total Body WALX, then come and join the Power of Poles induction programme. 

This class is suitable for all levels of fitness and is ideal for beginners as it is a structured teaching programme engaging participants, helping them to feel the benefits of walking with poles. In this 90min session, you will learn the basics of Total Body Walking, feeling your muscles engaging in both upper and lower limbs. On completion, you will gain your Freedom Passport, opening up over 2500 national WALX and Nordic Walking UK classes weekly.

Your WALX Master is specifically trained to deliver this session to benefit you the most.

Locally, you will be able to book onto any of our WALX on The Chase straight away and enjoy effective, Total Body Walking in the beautiful surroundings of Cannock Chase. 

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Join us for our Saturday afternoon walk, a 3 to 4.5 mile session designed to improve walking skills and general fitness, ensuring that every step contributes positively towards long-term health. This walk is suitable for those who require a more accommodating walking pace and can also be used by walkers wishing to improve their walking pace and distance by using the looping back technique and/or intervals.

Allow 1.5 hours for 3 mile walks, up to 2 hours for 4.5 mile walks.

Walkers are requested to arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time to allow for parking, shoe change, pole adjustment etc, so that the walk can start promptly at the time indicated.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us if you have any change

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These walks are a great opportunity to exercise and meet and chat to other walkers. They are of moderate pace with the opportunity should you wish to push yourself a little further. You will walk with a qualified walk leader or master. These walks start at different locations to give you the enjoyment of walking in the surrounding countryside of your local area.

These walks are often lead  by qualified walk leaders and can be from an hour to 3 hours long. It is a moderate  paced walk with a few stops. An hours social walk naturally tends to be  at a quick pace than the 90+ minutes.

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Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by Norah Eastick. This walk makes the most of our beautiful country and is a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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Join our Wellbeing WALX, a fun, gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter that can incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises as we explore the beautiful common. Suitable for all levels

We walk with poles or without, please feel free to use your own poles if you have any

Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

We meet at the far end of the Horseshoe Clump car park

There are no parking fees or facilities

What 3 Words:  ///pens.fired.humble

Location Notes Esher Common is a Nature Reserve and is part of South West Surrey`s 890 acre Site of Special Scientific Interest

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A great way to start the week is with an Active Mondays walk in and around Stanmore. Get ready for the weekend with a stimulating Saturday morning walk around Stanmore Country park. Or join us on a Sunday morning for a longer, faster paced walk in Ruislip Woods.These are intermediate walks, lasting one hour and will include some hill work. For those new to the area you`ll be surprised at the fantastic views over London that you get from Wood Farm Viewpoint, the hidden lakes in PearsWood and Bentley Priory and the seemigly endless trails through woods which change with the seasons.

Walkabout Wednesdays give the opportunity to travel a little further into neighbouring boroughs, or out along the Metropolitan line into the Chess Valley. Saturdays we`re always in the Stanmore Country Park, but we never tire of it as there are such a variety of trails to explore. 

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The route taken across the Chase varies each week, but the intention is to take a midweek walk with a moderate intensity walk of around 3 miles, exploring the picturesque Cannock Chase.

We cater to all fitness levels, so whether you are just starting your WALX journey, returning after a break, or a seasoned weekly walker, this walk is for you.

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Explore - woodland, hills and meadows, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

Walk for all levels with optional coffee at Musette after 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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Please wear long trousers as theremaybe parts where the stinging nettles/brambles are prolific.

For those who who have completed the LTW course, this action packed walk is designed to improve your fitness levels. Strength and conditioning drills are incorporated into the walk session which is paced at varying levels of  intensity to suit all levels of ability. 

Let's go walking!

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A pretty walk from Underriver

No toilet facilities on this route.

I need a minimum of 3 people for a walk.  Please cancel by 6pm the day before a walk.  If you need to cancel after this time or on the day of the walk, I would ask that you just let me know that you cannot attend and the walk will remain chargeable. If a walk is to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, I will let you know by 8pm the evening before.

MODERATE Walks - walks might involve hills and we walk at a pace of around 3 - 3.5 miles per hour.  The walks are usually around 90 mins.