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Build It Up Buttercup Fitness Programme

John is launching a progressive fitness programme designed for anyone looking to gradually build their fitness and stamina. Whether you're starting from scratch or seeking a structured way to regain strength, this programme is tailored to support your journey.

About the Programme

John brings first-hand experience to this initiative, having rebuilt his fitness after an illness and is now recovering from surgery. His inspiring journey motivates him to help others achieve their goals at their own pace.

The programme starts in February with a gentle 2.6-mile walk at a 2.5 mph pace and progresses to a challenging 12.8-mile walk at 3.5mph in December.

What to Expect

Each month will feature a variety of walks to keep things interesting and adaptable to different fitness levels:

Out-and-back routes

Circular routesLinear routes (using public transport for return trips)

Flat terrain

Hilly terrain

Flexibility for All Abilities

Participants can join and stop at any stage to match their own ability or ambition.

Whether you're aiming to finish the full programme or just take part in a few walks, the journey is yours to shape.

Supportive Community

This group is all about mutual motivation. You’ll have the encouragement of like-minded individuals who share similar goals, fostering a positive and uplifting environment.

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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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Join us for 2025 exploring the coast of the magnificent Morecambe Bay in 15 walks throughout the year. Exploring all the amazing different environments as we go.

 Join us for this the 8th walk where we walk around 6,5 miles from Carnforth to Silverdale where we navigate round Warton Crag. A look at Warton Quarry and Jenny Browns point before arriving at Silverdale railway station. 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Our easy morning walks are a gentle level walk with no reall hills that will take in scenic spots around the area 

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.

This is a great level to start with on when you are getting into group walking, building your fitness or recovering from injury.

Click to check details of this weeks location.

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The  walk goes up to the top of  St Catherine's hill then descends down to Town Common. This walk is accesible from late Spring but does have a wet area to cross.  The common is on a flood plain.

See below for full description.

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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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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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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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Get your fitness back 

Join us for an adventure walk where easy walking on the Tissington Trail or through fields are combined with steep up/down hill paths  

This walk provides you with an opportunity to increase your speed, while maintaining the proper Nordic Walking technique.  

It is ideal for those who wants to improve their fitness and health, whilst being outdoors in a beautiful setting 

Using gears 1, 2 and 3, walking 3- 4 miles  

Toilet facilities available

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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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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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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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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A moderately paced Nordic Walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, follow the aerobic curve during the walk to enable you to improve your fitness levels, finish with a cool down and a stretch.  

To book this walk you must complete the Power of Poles training, Wellness WALX are available throughout the week, these do not require the training if you want to come along and have a try.

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley. 

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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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 Thursdays Part 2

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

This course will help you understand how to use the poles for health, fitness and fun. This session is 2 x 45 minutes over 2 Thursdays, this course will ensure you get the correct movement and techniques from the start.

PoP Intro course

A rucksack is more suitable for your valuables, please wear suitable footwear for the grassed areas and be prepared for the British weather!

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

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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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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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Starting from Beinn Lora car park, this scenic route is approximately 5 miles long and is a return walk to the summit of Beinn Lora which takes in some stunning vistas and points of interest.

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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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Exploring the 5 woodlands from Andrews Wood, with some fabulous views over the Darent Valley.

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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.

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Come and experience the power of the poles.  Using strapless urban poles you will experience how poles can benefit you no matter what your ability, age or goals.

Here`s how poles can help you:

Better balance on uneven ground

Navigate muddy, icy and slippery patches with confidence

Be able to walk further

Work more muscles, burn more calories, lose weight.

Have fun

Meet by Treetops Cafe at Sale Water Park

£5 refunded against signing up to a 4 session Learn to Nordic Walk course

Poles provided

Toilets and refreshments availabe