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A sociable, gentler walk, exploring walking routes across the Watford area. This is a lovely social walk covering greater distance than our standard classes; an ideal way to improve your walking distance and build your stamina.

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends. 

Free WALX of Wellbeing - Bostall Heath (Gentle walks for Gentle Folks)

Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Wednesday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Bostall Heath Car Park, Longleigh Lane, SE2 0GB

Parking and Buses: Free parking (16-18 Cars) Bus route 99 and B11

Toilet and Cafe: Yes, there is a toilet - No café, please bring your own refreshments as there are benches to sit at and enjoy a get together after the walk.

Description of the Walk: From the car park the WALX Guide will take you through the beautiful ever-changing woodland. The walk can be muddy when wet and in the winter months, please be prepared with good footwear for this walk. Approximately 1.5-2 miles.

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New location - Instead of Duffield let's give this one a try, it has a cafe too! 

A 90-minute moderately paced Nordic WALX around and above the Derwent Valley from Belper River Gardens. 

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Join us for our Wednesday morning walk, a moderately-paced session covering 5-6 miles designed specifically to help you improve your endurance and speed. This walk is ideal for individuals who are comfortable maintaining a steady walking pace of 3 to 3.5 miles per hour for the entire duration. If you are looking for a consistent challenge to boost your fitness level within a supportive group environment, this walk is perfectly suited to your goals.

Walk time of 2 -2.5 hours.

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 to your physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, injuries or accidents.

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Taking in Knighton Park and the surrounding area, there is always plenty to chat about on our Wednesday walks! Come along and discover the various paths with Chrissie, one of our Nordic walk leader volunteers.

Please come suitably prepared for whatever the weather will be this this week and remember that if it has rained heavily some paths may become muddy in places.

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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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A walk in and around the beautiful grounds and parkland at Attingham. 

Nordic Walx are simply sociable Nordic walks in a mixed ability group, enjoying beautiful locations in and around South Shropshire and beyond. Most routes are circular and will try to make the most of the beautiful surroundings.

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Get the most from using poles for walking fitness whether you are looking to improve posture, aerobic fitness or to tone up in your own time, or you want to join any of our 20 weekly sociable, outdoor classes.

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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £7

Pay by monthly direct debit and this walk is included in the package

The wellbeing walk is suitable for those who have completed the Power of Poles Introductory course/Learn to Nordic walk course and/or haven`t attended a class for a while.

This walk is also suitable for anyone coming back from an injury/illness or has medical conditions that prevent them from walking at a faster pace.

By regularly attending, you will be able to focus on increasing the intensity of your walking as fitness levels improve.

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Join me on an adventure, nordic walking up to 3ml on public footpaths in the south Norfolk countryside. Feel invigorated and enjoy the fresh air and nature. Get your heart pumping in these small group, Gear 2 nordic walks lasting 1-1.5hr. They take place on mixed terrain where paths can be uneven, muddy and stony.

Poles are provided for this session. Please aim to arrive 5-10min before the start time so we can begin the session promptly.

This is an outdoor activity and you will need to bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and terrain which can be uneven, stony and muddy.

Please bring a water bottle and snacks and a small back pack is useful for carrying them in. 

Sessions need to be booked online in advance.

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Find out just what Total Body WALX poles are and how they will help you get the most from your walking, and then get to try a pair for yourself. This is a fun session where we also look at posture and balance.

Suitable for all.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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The Power of the Poles induction will empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to obtain the fitness gains that you want.

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

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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If you would like to Discover what WALX is all about, why not join your local group for a DISCOVERY SESSION? It's a brilliant way to find out more about WALX and how we can help you walk well, get more out of walking, meet other walkers, enjoy the best local walking routes and learn how total body walking with poles and drills might be the best way to exercise ever!

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 These walks are in the parks and gardens of Leamington. We walk on the hard surfaces with plenty of opportunity to stop and take a seated break on the benches.

It is a social walk with the main focus on having  a chat with fellow walkers. .   This walk is through Jephson Gardens, Mill Gardens   and/or the Pump Room Gardens and /or Victoria Park.  

It is ideal if you need a walk to build your confidence at a gentle pace.

You will have plenty of opportunity to look at the stunning display of plants and trees in the Gardens and if necessary take a breather on a bench in the tranquillity in these unique gardens in memory of Dr Jephson   .  ‘

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises.

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ wellness is a gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter including a unique mix of drills with strength and balance exercises. Delivered by our fully qualified Instructors who will plan WALX that work on all aspects of fitness and make the most of being Outdoors!

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* please note that these trainings can also be booked on a time and date to suit you, so if the timing is less convenient and you do want to partake, just get in touch and we'll set something up for you*

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

This 2 PART COURSE will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges.  

This course is delivered over 2 x 1.5-hour sessions:

·         The first session will ensure you get the correct movement and technique using strapless poles

·         The second session will enable you to practice your technique and we will then help you select the right poles and walks for YOU!  

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A beautiful walk starting from The View Coffee Shop high above Milton Abbas.

We take a path downhill through bluebells and wild garlic to admire this stunning village lined with thatched

white cob cottages.

From here up into the woods with glimpses of the privately owned lake. 

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A faster-paced fitness walk in the grounds and deer park of Attingham Park.

Nordic Walx are simply sociable Nordic walks in a mixed ability group, enjoying beautiful locations in and around South Shropshire and beyond. Most routes are circular and will try to make the most of the beautiful surroundings.

We are adhering to Covid-19 protocols. Please use your own poles and bring your own water.

Please do not book on for for a walk if you have symptoms, or have been in contact with some one who has symptoms. Thank you for your understanding. 

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

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

The class is designed to help you get confident moving outdoors, whilst enjoying the fresh air and having some fun.

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Please note this session is being run as part of High Lodge, Thetford Forest’s Member’s week and is for members only.

Join us for a Free Taster Session and discover how walking with poles can improve posture, mobility, strength, balance and more with our unique total body walking poles.  It is essential to book online in advance. We are able to loan poles for this 30 minute session.     Please ensure you can carry all personal items with you. 

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This session is all about the Power of the Poles.

From this 90 minute session you will under the guidance of a qualified instructor have gained a good understanding of the technique used to turn a walk into a workout. You will be guided on how and why in using the poles correctly you will have a good workout working all the key muscle groups.

You will feel the difference in how you walk with poles and be amazed how it instantly improves posture, gives you a cardio workout for you and is a great start to learn more about how to improve your lifestyle with exercise.   Walking with poles is ideal for almost everyone and can literally change your life and attitude to exercise.  

Exercise can be so much fun with a supportive instructor and like minded people.   If you haven’t yet tried walking with poles come and give it a go!!  

You will be amazed at how this can improve your health, energy levels and wellbeing

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MORE THAN JUST A WALK IN THE PARK!

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. , .In this sociable, welcoming and friendly, mixed ability group. you will fit in as Kerley,  will find the right pace for you.

Our wellbeing Instructors are qualified to deliver WALX for all levels so it’s never too late to take that first step..

We take into account your abilities and plan the route accordingly so you can be sure to exercise at the pace which is right for you.  Walking or Nordic walking can be  interspersed with balance, strength, relaxation, smovey workouts and forest bathing.

 Westminster Park offers easy flat terrain on  generally good paths  and well kept playing fields

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