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A classic Nordic WALX to start your week. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk exploring routes in and around Watford - suitable for most fitness levels, but not a stroll in the park!

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A gentler, sociable walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace.

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility, strength exercises, deliberate breathing routine and a bit of relaxation too. Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

Join Sally for a class which has a focus on 'walking well' with or without poles, in 2 parts. There will be some drills and a Smovey session for 45 minutes followed by a gentle walk for 45 minutes. You are welcome to join for the whole session or either of the 2 parts. 

Toilets and Cafe

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Our classic Monday morning Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate and start your week with a buzz.

This class will push YOUR pace, rather than just being a fast class.

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For about an hour we will stride out, aiming to cover about 3 miles. This is an exercise session for those used to using their Nordic Walking Poles with the correct technique.

Although you may feel your heart beating a bit faster and your breathing a bit deeper, there will be plenty of opportunity to chat with your fellow walkers and take note of the countryside we are walking through.

The terrain will vary, sometimes flat, sometimes a bit steep, but well within your capacity.

And at the end there is usually a coffee available nearby.

Poles Provided

Wear footwear suitable for outdoor walking and clothes to match the weather.

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Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group.

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Join Emma for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at WOUGHTON

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Tarmac and grass paths, mostly flat

DISTANCE: approx 7km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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A comfortably paced walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, during the walk providing if the weather is fine and you would like to participate, 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.

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Gentle WALX that works the whole body, improves heart health, builds muscle endurance, improves posture, reduces stress and anxiety, and has a lower impact on joints than running.

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A gentle walk in the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest and our lovely coastline. This beautiful walk goes around the pond, involves a few hills and beautiful views! 

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Come along and join us in a regular group for anyone wanting to build confidence in their mobility.

Explore Worcester Woods Country Parks’ Hornhill Meadows, Nature Reserve and Woodland setting. We use a mixture of Nordic Walking and simple exercises designed to keep you fit and healthy and hope to throw in a bit of fun…….

…… and maybe stay for a chat and a cup of something from The Orchard Cafe.

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Join us at the very lovely Wicksteed Park for this Wellness session. Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises. With the beautiful lake, trees and parkland what better place to exercise body and mind!

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This walk will include a mixture of various different paces, but at all times you should be able to talk, walk and get some exercise. Ideal for anyone who wants to improve their fitness, but at the same time enjoy the social side of the walk.  

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Gentle walks and talk around Allestree Park and enjoy the local scenery and wildlife that is in this fabulous city park. 

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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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Workout Nordic Walks

Fast pace Nordic walks. Not suitable for beginners. Workout Noridc walks are designed to help you improve speed and endurance.

walking pace 4+ miles per hour 

Adventure Nordic Walks

Sociable walks for Nordic walkers wanting to enjoy the Essex countryside. The walks are usually well attended as they provide the opportunity for all abilities to chat and enjoy a Nordic walk. 

Walking pace 3.5 miles per hour 

Wellbeing Nordic walks

Nordic waks on pavements and solid footpaths. Group management of walks with mixed pace options. Wellbeing are also suitable for anybody with medical conditions or recovering from illness. Wellbeing walks where possible are located next to toilets and a cafe.

Walking pace 2.5+ miles per hour

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This is a delightful and scenic walk through Thorncombe Woods and Puddletown Forest with a slight difference, we will be working on your Hill stamina. This is for everyone who is looking to improve their Hill work that includes everyone who is looking to start doing longer walks and feels unable to do so due to hills. Everything will be taken at your own level not at the person next to you.

Suitable for all abilites with or without poles.

There is a wealth of wildlife – including resident Dartmoor ponies- and a varied range of mature trees and open scrubland from which, high up, there are magnificent views of the surrounding countryside with the Purbeck Hill’s in the distance. A walk not to be missed!

We will meet in car park, there is a charge of £2 to use the car park.

Please note that there are no toilet facilities at this time.

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Walk for all levels. Join Sarah on this lovely wlk through Wendover Woods and surrounds

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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A 3 mile walk through Haugh Woods and across surroundning countryside.

Meet in the main Haugh Woods Carpark (a couple of miles up the hill from Mordiford)

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  Improving functional fitness is key to every day activities.

These sessions deliver  exercises to improve mobility, strength, balance and coordination. Your overall fitness including your cardio output will improve, It is a whole body workout helping you feel more energised, Using smoveys will support your upper body and core strength and increase your heartrate.

As we work in a group everyone can work within their limits.  There will be plenty of opportunity to rest and all the exercises are differentiated to suit you. We use out poles to improve our core strength, balance and upper body range of movement.

Improving posture is key to improve the way you walk!! Wellness Functional fitness is just one of the Total Body WALX session  

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A walk through the woods of Bidborough and out towards Speldhurst on quiet country lanes - to avoid mud! 

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.

Well-Being walks are gentle paced walks for all.  Most people will be walking with Nordic Walking poles but this is not essential.  You can walk with or without poles and no prior Nordic Walking experience is required. 

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Pace one

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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A comfortably paced walk in the Gardens for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere.

The WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, the main walk is around the Gardens where there are plenty of benches to have a rest if required and finish with a stretch.

A well-deserved cuppa is provided if the weather is dry.  

Poles are provided. 

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Take time out to enjoy a lesiurely paced walk and talk with Chris and friends in Hambleton.