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What three words    limit.bombshell.landlady 

From the car park the views open up around you of the beautiful Dorset countryside. This walk is hard to beat for views !

Our walk takes us from the car park through farmland and woodland and into the village of Turnworth where there is a small stretch along the quiet road.

From there we climb out of the valley to the ridge and return to the carpark 

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

Start the day with a fast paced circuit of this lovely reservoir. We finish the session with a set of exercises/ drills to improve muscle strength, agility, stamina and balance.

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The Saturday Strollers walks take you to different locations each week. These walks are of an easy pace covering approximately 4 miles in an hour and a half.

It's ideal for anyone who wants to progress gently with their exercise and practise their Nordic walking technique. We will encourage you to increase your walking distance and speed over time. There will always be rest  opportunities for those that require them.

A great way to enjoy the countryside while getting a full body exercise.

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Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This course will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges.

This course will ensure you get the correct movement and techniques from the start. We provide the poles for tuition sessions. These are strapless during the first part and we change to strapped nordic walking poles in the second half of the course.

Have a look at power-of-poles for more information

After this course you will receive the Freedom Passport to book walks with all NWUK instructors.

Don`t forget to wear suitable shoes and clothing for all weathers and bring a drink and snack.

Stiles & Gates – Although I will try and keep routes to a minimum of stiles and gates, you need to be able to climb stiles unaided.

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 24 hours will be charged in full.   

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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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Join us for this lovely walk meeting at Southend Central Station 9am with a walk down the Pier and then on to Leigh.

Let’s get walking!

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*NEW - Join Emma for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Campbell Park. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass & tarmac paths, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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 Meet at the FREE (spooky house) car park near the Pier House Post Code EX391JU

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk course- these action packed walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results. Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and exercises into a fast paced fun walk. Enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by accredited instructors or walk leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful coastal countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

Jacky’s Jaunt

This walk along the North Devon coast includes a section of the South West Coast National Trail. The route follows paths and lanes enjoying spectacular views along the Atlantic coastline accompanied by possible sightings of porpoise and seals.

We start and finish at the meeting point where outstanding views of the local coastline await our return in a smart and contemporary venue (The Pier House).  

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Come, spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning exploring interesting circular walks, up hill and down dale, in the Chilterns and South Bucks areas. With a wide variety of venues and terrain to chose from you are sure to discover a few favourites. The walk will change each week, and where practical will finish somewhere with refreshments and facilities.

Enjoy sociable Nordic Walking with your fellow experienced  Freedom Passport holders in a variety of locations with a mixed ability group. 

Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors, at the same time as improving your fitness and wellbeing.

 We aim for a steady pace rather than a race. We'll aim for each walk to be about 2 hours duration.

Poles available. Wear outdoor activity footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.

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

This walk is for those who can walk 5-6 km in an hour and is moderate pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability.

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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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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Join us to follow the old Wirral railway through what is now a country park.  From Hooton the trail takes us through countryside past Willaston, Leahurst and Neston to the seaside at Parkgate.

From there we walk parallel to the coast with views across the Dee along the quiet trail to West Kirby.

Return by train takes approx. 1 hour via Hamilton Square.  £7.60.

12.5 miles flat walking. Mostly surfaced.Arrive by train or park at Hooton (£1.50 per day).

Meet outside Hooton Station entrance. Bring packed lunch, snack and drink, wind and waterproofs. Toilets at 2 miles and 7 miles.

Walk with or without 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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Explorer Walx are simply sociable Nordic walks in a mixed ability group, enjoying beautiful locations in and around Shropshire.

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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles. Get more from walking in your own time or join our regular fitness walking classes.

In line with Government guidance and our own updated risk assessment protocols, we can now offer the beginners` Power of Poles workshop for up to 5 participants at a time. For details on the measures we`ve put in place to keep you safe, click on More Information.

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport, allowing you to join thousands of walks & classes, every week all around the UK

If you have any questions, don`t hesitate get in touch - just phone Sue on 07973 670895 or email sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles.

This Power of the Poles course will introduce you to Nordic Walking.  It will be the start of your journey enjoying exercise, being outdoors, having fun and improving your fitness.  In this session, you will learn the basics of Nordic walking.

It's essential to book online in advance.

Parking charges do apply.

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Disley Nordic Walks 

Meeting at the War Memorial in Disley ( in front of the Rams Head). We`ll take aprt in a short warm-up before we head off exploring the countryside around the Parish of Disley. I t varies from urban to rural very quickly with differing views to be had on each walk.

The walks are advertised at 90mins but they may take a litlle longer than that, due to terrain, weather, etc.

After the walk there is a short stretching session too.

Walk Details

Time 10:30-12:00

Gear 1-2 and hill technique

Distance approx distance of 5km (3 Miles)

Elevation Gain varies

Terrain a variety of woodland trails, rocky bridlepaths, canal towpaths, fields and quiet roads.

What to expect. 

There is a short warm-up before the walk and stretches after it.

Great views, diverse scenery

Insights into local history along the way

A supportive social atmosphere

No need to worry about navigation

Led by an experienced Nordic Walking Instructor who is Outdoor First Aid Trained

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a walk / class, please be aware that we do operate a No refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours` notice. To see the full policy click HERE

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A gentle walk in the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest and our lovely coastline.  We will walk about 2.5 miles and the pace is slower than a workout walk but faster than a wellness walk.

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*NEW TIME

Join Emma at CAMPBELL PARK for a GENTLE paced walk.

A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility. Suitable for those who want to gently build up to the longer or more vigorous walks or for those who may have concerns about their health.

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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These sessions are perfect for those who are looking to enjoy a social walk at this beautiful Country Park.

This session also includes tips and drills to ensure that you are getting the most from your walks. Learn about Walking Well, with or without poles. Suitable for those NEW to WALX or experienced WALX members alike.

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

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This is a 1.5 to 2 hour course during which you will learn the basic techniques of Nordic walking in a fun filled atmosphere to help you progress towards your fitness goals whatever they may be.

Enjoy the perfect exercise with other like minded people. The second session will build on the first and start you on your fitness journey.

We meet in the car park behind the Sandringham visitors centre 10 minutes before the start of the session. I will be there waiting next to my VW golf  AV08 GLK.

I supply all the poles

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A chance to find out for yourself why Nordic Walking is so good for you!