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If you want to Discover what WALX is all about, try this DISCOVERY SESSION.

With the guidance of a qualified Instructor, you will learn how to walk well and get more out of your walking. We will also look at how to be mindful of your surroundings and practice a breathing exercise.

You will taste Total Body WALX with light, functional movements and experience the Wellness WALX gentle yoga with poles, Chi for well-being and breath work.

There is something for everyone as we cater for all fitness levels, from functional needs to marathons, Bumps and Babies, WALX n TALX, and so much more.

It's a brilliant way to find out more about WALX Kennet Valley and how we can help you walk well, get more out of walking, meet other walkers, enjoy the best local walking routes and learn how total body walking with poles and drills might be the best way to exercise ever!

It's the perfect way to age younger, strengthen your core, improve posture, balance and flexibility, manage weight, and improve stamina and energy.

Pre-booking is essential.

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

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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 Nordic Stroll.

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NOTE - Now 90 mins long, starts at earlier time of 10.15 & ends at 11.45, due to the the bridge closure at Chorlton Water Park. Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the 'Monday Blaster Workout Walk' is a 1 hour moderate to faster pace Workout Walk. These energising sessions will help you rebuild your stamina and fitness levels, push that pace without compromising on technique plus work on strength and core fitness. For those who have completed a Power of the Poles or Learn to Nordic walk course and have their Freedom code.  Incorporates motivating drills and exercises using Gears 1, 2 and .... maybe some Gear 3. Will also incorporates some technique work to help you get the most out of your Nordic Walking. 

Meeting point - Chorlton Water Park car park. Turn off A5145 Barlow Moor Road down Maitland Avenue. Go through the gates at the bottom into the car park. Sat Nav M21 7WH

Toilets are available at the car park. Lots of free parking space. 

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Google Maps - search for Chorlton Water Park. 

Strapless or strapped Nordic walking poles may be hired at a cost of £1 (coin on the day). 

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A beautiful place to `wake up the week` especially at this time of the year...

Walks are varied and wildlife is abundant. A moderate-speed Nordic walk for Gear 2 abilities.

This walk is suitable for Nordic walkers looking for a moderate GEAR 2 pace although the hills in the woodland will present physical challenge.

Come and enjoy walking in the local countryside, take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors.

PLEASE BRING PAWS

3 miles

£8.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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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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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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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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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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Enjoy a moderate walk in the beautiful Essex Countryside.

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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.

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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Total Bdoy WALX sessions are all about improving fitness. This session is a walk with drills, using the terrain and distance stamina and endurance will  mprove.

Some resistance work will be included using resistance bands. Technique is also worked on, good technique will provide an excellent cardio and overall body workout. 

This session is a mix of everything to get you stronger and fitter.          

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Start your week with a 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga too. These walx take place around the beautiful country parks in Stanmore and Harrow Weald and the meeting point varies each week. Our wellness groups are very friendly and new walkers are always welcome. Terrain is maily flat but we do walk through wooded trails so that we can enjoy the changes in nature throughout the year.

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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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Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do… twice as effective!

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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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Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises.

Fab, Fit & Fun is a total body fitness class.  Here you work your upper body, lower body and core muscles as well as cardiovascular exercise to give you an overall total body workout.

This is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their muscular strength and overall fitness.

It is suitable to ALL abilities as all exercises have modifications that you can follow to adapt to your level of fitness. 

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This walk is less than 3 miles. The terrain is mainly flat with some gentle inclines along country lanes with some farm tracks and footpaths if the ground underfoot isn't waterlogged! 

Gear 1 - A nice, easy and natural pace that you can do for extended periods with recovery periods where appropriate. Short hills might be introduced. 

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

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A moderate walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Total Body WALX class is ideal for those wanting to progressively build their aerobic fitness, and improve strength and balance. The class is open to those using poles, not using poles and those who would like to try poles.

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An action packed 45 minute Total body workout using Kettlebells designed to help you to improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results.  Join my classes for increased muscle tone, weight loss and the feel good factor!  Kettlebells we use start at 2kg for a beginner and you could progress to a 4kg.  No poles or walking involved.

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises.  We meet at the Car Park and take one of the gentle routes around Pamphill with FREQUENT rests and stops for simple exercises and breathing. 

Pamphill has a dairy, a beautiful church and a First School with a lovely cricket green to walk around. It is surrounded by nature, farmland and some small hidden pathways to explore. 

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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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Join Emma for a Gentle paced Nordic Walk at Woughton on the Green.

For a Gentle nordic walk along the picturesque river and canal of the Ouze valley. A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2-3 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 4km

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The POWER of THE POLES is a structured programme suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Come and discover the joys of Nordic Walking and how to turn your walking into total body exercise using strapless poles which will enable you to learn more quickly and easily. 

Your NWUK qualified instructor, Susan Spain, will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at an intensity level for the results you want. The session also includes advice on the different types of pole available including traditional strapped Nordic Walking poles.

Poles (strapless) are provided for your course

Currently taught in a small group (max 3 plus instructor), at the end of the 90 minutes you will have a full understanding of how to use poles effectively and at a level where you will receive your Nordic Walking UK Freedom Code.  You can then join our Parks and Pathways regular walks and classes, sign up to other NWUK or WALX classes or simply get more out of walking in your own time. 

The session price of £15 also includes your first walk with the group once you've completed your induction session. Your instructor will give you advice on which regular sessions are best suited to you. Regular walk sessions take place on Monday mornings at Chorlton Water Park & South Manchester venues & Thursday & Saturday mornings at Salford venues (see full schedule for more info on the 1 hour Workout Walks or Motivator/Strider Walks. There are also monthly 2 or 3 hour walks on several dates a month). 

There will also be an option to sign up to a second Power of the Poles 2  - 90 minute course  - at a later date to discover more advanced Nordic Walking technique using strapped poles if you so wish.

Meeting point - Chorlton Water Park car park. Turn off A5145 Barlow Moor Road down Maitland Avenue. Go through the gates at the bottom on Maitland Avenue into the car park. Sat Nav M21 7WH

Toilets are available at the car park. Lots of free parking space.  Alternatively you can park on Maitland Avenue

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Google Maps: search for Chorlton Water Park.