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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 will walk on level country lanes but we will also incorporate fields and hills in our walks which are 2-3 miles.

Gear 1 and sometimes 2

Please bring a (hot drink) for after the walk.

Please note, there are no toilet facilities 

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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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 

Please bring a (hot drink) for after the walk.

Please note, there are no toilet facilities 

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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Take time out to enjoy a leisurely-paced 6km walk and talk maybe through Duxbury Wood and along the Leeds Liverpool Canal. We will enjoy the energizing trees as we hunt for bluebells. The weather will dictate the conditions and the route.

On leaving the canal we may bob in Frederick's for an ice cream or hot chocolate depending on the weather 

Please allow at 2-3 hours for this walk

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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 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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This social walk lead by a qualified Walx Leader or Instructor will give you the enjoyment of walking in our stunning countryside in a  social group. The key focus of these walks is meeting and chatting to  fellow walkers, the duration of these walks do vary.

These  walks are either  through open countryside, along the canal or thought the parks and gardens of Leamington.

It is a lovely enjoyable way of walking with the opportunity to go for those longer walks if you are looking to challenge yourself over a longer distance  or over steeper terrain . 

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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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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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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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Beginners Nordic Walking Courses. (Power of Poles Intro)  This is a great way to get started with Nordic Walking, whether for health, fitness or simply exercising effectively outside.Walking with poles is less stressful on the joints, it makes you walk faster with very little extra effort, it works your upper body as well as the legs.The result being more effective calorie burning, stronger core and toning of the upper body.The initial session is 90 minute session, you'll learn the basics of Nordic walking, gaining the skills to get the most from your own walking as well as being able to join national Nordic Walking UK and WALX classes.Once the first session is completed, two regular walks or one longer walk are included with IRBO, and everything we did in the first session will come together. (Must be taken within four weeks of the course.)Locally, you'll be able to book into any of our I'd Rather Be Outdoors Nordic Walks and you can join walks & classes, every week all around the UK.  Poles are provided for the course.   Parking charges do apply if you're not a member of the National Trust.  Booking Essential       Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a 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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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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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of tai chi or relaxation too.

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Bring your Nordic Poles for this brisk fitness walk.  We will be changing our pace and include short sharp power walks for this one hour nordic walking workout.

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NEW - 30 minute Gentle WELL BEING Walk

Not quite ready for a 1hr walk? But still want to get out and gently improve fitness? Then these NEW shorter walks are for you. No rush, time to pause and time to enjoy getting outside. 

A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 3 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 2-3km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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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 LAST THURSDAY 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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Get your fitness back 

Join us for an adventure walk where easy paths along country lanes or through fields are combined with steep up/down hill paths  

Following the ‘Power of Poles intro Course’, this walk provides you with an opportunity to increase your speed, while maintaining the proper technique.  

This walk is ideal for those who want to improve their fitness and health, whilst being outdoors in a beautiful setting 

Using gears 1 and 2, walking 3- 4 miles  

Please bring a flask with hot drink for after the walk.

Please note, there are no toilet facilities

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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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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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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Wellness Walk  

This walk is all about improving mobility, improving coordination to help you improve your walking. focus on getting This is a gentle walk and will build confidence to walking.

It is a social walk and is only suitable for those who  do not have the physical fitness to attend other sessions.

It will be at a steady gentle pace with plenty of opportunity to stop and sit if necessary   

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Do you enjoy walking, want to progress this more? DO you love being outside and prefer it to the gym!

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. The beginners' Power of Poles workshop for up to 6 participants at a time. Poles are provided for the course. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch - just click on Contact above for mobile phone and email details.

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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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A walk from Shacklands Road car park, heading into the woodlands with mud, hills and livestock.

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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 £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, on line classes and a free mnthly walk with any other group

*90mins & under.