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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £6

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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A sociable moderately paced walk of approximately 3 miles with a pace of 17-18 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is a refreshing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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Forest Fusion, a relaxed walk through this varied and diverse forest that has real attraction to visitors and locals alike with its stunning scenes, varied flora and fauna and views over the islands and lochs, passing streams and waterfalls along the way.

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A moderate-paced Sunday morning Total Body Walk for all abilities. The instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace. New to Nordic walking? Get in touch to try Total Body Walking... the new Nordic walking!

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Join us for a 7 mile walk which is peaceful and tranqui. This circular walk takes in the beauty of Lancashire which is close to home.

The route quickly has us away from the village of Adlington and into the countryside of open farmland, paths and tracks with views of Winter Hill and Rivington.

We will walk to Limbrick and head tpwards Angelzarke and Upper Rivington Reservoirs. There we can stop at Rivington Bowling green for refreshments.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Meeting at the Seven Sisters Country Park, we will head inland towards Alfriston and return by the RIver Cuckmere

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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. 

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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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Yoga WALX is a gentle walk that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of relaxation too.

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Want to find out more about WALX? Join us for a FREE short session where we take you for a short walk to chat through what YOU want to get out of walking more and show you the things we offer here at WALX.

Our qualified, professional instructors will explain the levels and types of walks we have and provide advice on what is best for you - depending on your fitness levels and aims.

Suitable for all levels whether you are training for a mighty hike or getting back into exercise - we can help, and our welcoming groups will keep you inspired.

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This one hour walk will follow part of the Nar Valley Way and enable us to enjoy some of the great countryside views.  We will then loop back towards the village and end our walk by following some of the lokes before reaching the Castle.  It will be at a reasonable pace with the chance build your fitness.

This Explorer WALX session is open to walkers who do not wish, or are not able, to use poles.  This session is suited to those who are looking to improve their fitness and can walk at a minimum pace of 3 mph. 

It’s essential to register and book online in advance. 

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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 quicker pace than the 90+ minutes.

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For the Home Weights workout with Denise, all you need is something you can hold in your hands to use as an added resistance. It could be a set of weights or dumb-bells or, alternatively, you could use washing softener bottles or plastic milk bottles filled with water. You could use wet towels in a plastic bag or bags of potatoes (anything you can hold in each hand). The "WALX HQ Presents ..." sessions are delivered online from WALX & Nordic Walking UK head office, helping you stay active and mobile from home. All sessions are FREE for those on a monthly payment package with their local instructor.

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Monday Motivator  - These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises for our Monday workout.

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

Our unique WALX sessions need to be experienced

Total Body WALX sessions provide the opportunity to feel for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when it is at the right level for you. You will be introduced to other ways to improve balance and flexibility and to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you

Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than walking without. When poles are used, you are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories

Learn how to WALK WELL by harnessing the power of good posture, 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

Please bring along a small rucksack with your drink and any medication you may need

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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Janneke's Monday morning adventure walk

This is a 90 minutes walk on footpaths through fields and over stiles around Denstone. Come and enjoy this early morning walk to get an active start at the beginning of your week. 

Using gears 2 and sometimes 3, working through the gears for progression and endurance. Walking 3 - 4 miles

Don't forget to wear suitable clothing for all weathers

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport.

Denstone farm shop is open for (take away) coffee/lunch. Toilets available.

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 WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills, strength exercises, the use of nordic walking poles and other innovative fitness walking kit to help target the upper body too. Delivered by our fully qualified Instructors who will plan WALX that work on all aspects of fitness and make the most of being Outdoors!

Our Monday Total Body Walx focuses on faster walking and good technique. We choose a route that enables us to walk at a good pace for an hour.

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Our quintessential Best Start to the Week Walk is exactly as described - sets you up for your week and sets intentions on a Monday morning.

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Join Sally for a sociable Nordic Walk along the coastline and canals from Hest Bank. (Ideal for beginners)

This session is ideal for those wanting to improve their fitness and don’t feel ready for the faster paced Workout walk, or just want to have a Nordic walk, fresh air and chat.

This is one of the flatter walks on offer. 

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A walk to stretch our legs in the local woodlands and enjoy the calm of the countryside.

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This is a delightful and gentle scenic walk through Thorncombe Woods.

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 £1 per hour, to use the car park.

Throughout the walk we will be observing the social distancing as best as possible at all times.

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

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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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This is a friendly and popular Nordic walking Group for those who have completed a Power of Poles induction  course. We explore the forest trails in Delamere Forest and  coverig 4-5km (2.5 - 3 miles) in the hour.

Car parking Fees apply in Forest Centre, Tree tops carpark, Old Pale, Whitefield carpark or become a member of Delamere Forest for an anual  fee of £72.00

Please feel free to bring a friend. Friends are entitled to one free walk and should book on using the code WELCOME1 

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 Please bring a drink and any medication you may need , your mobole phone in a small rucsac.

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Our Zoom classes are designed to get you up and moving each morning. Each session includes mobility, balance, strength, aerobic exercise and flexibility. All done within 30 minutes! Options are given so everyone moves to their own ability.

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This is a Gear 2 walk of less than 4 miles. There are a couple of different options according to the ground conditions. Although a shortish walk, there are some steep ramps to improve your cardio fitness. The walk varies between grass on lovely old turf and hard tracks. This walk compliments the other weekly Gear 2 walks, which are longer but have gentler inclines, both designed to help you improve your personal fitness.

Gear 2 - A faster pace gained through technique. There will be less recovery time.