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A walk starting in Leigh and heading out on the Hall Place Estate.

No toilet facilities on this route.

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.

MODERATE Walks - walks might involve hills and we walk at a pace of around 3 - 3.5 miles per hour.  The walks are usually around 90 mins.

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Meet at the FREE (spooky house) car park near the Pier House Post Code EX391JU

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk course-

these action packed walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results.

Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and execises into a fast paced fun walk.

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

Lead by accredited instructors or walk leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful coastal countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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This workout walk will include a short walk along the South West Coast National Trail if the tide is in or will take in the Rudyard Kipling poem etched along the promenade should the tide be out as a precursor to the scheduled workout. Alternatively we will walk the Tor. We start and finish at the meeting point (car park at the Spooky House) where outstanding views of the local coastline await our return when taking refreshments in a smart and contemporary venue (The Pier House).

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This adventure walk is a 90 minute walk in gear 2 (minimum) - a great chance to increase your stamina if you're happy walking for this length of time with only minimal breaks for a quick drink!

We’ll walk the myriad of paths and tracks available to us from this location, to suit the pace of the group and to enjoy the variety of forest and fauna.  

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Enjoy yourself while improving your health. These very sociable walks are suitable for all ages and levels of ability.

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Where will today`s walk take us? Who is brave enough to book?

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Our lovely Friday walk is an hour of easy walking incorporating some mobility, balance and stretches - perfect for those who don't want to push themselves too much, are recently starting out on their Nordic walking journey or quite simply want to have an hour of steady, pleasurable  walking.

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Enjoy sociable Nordic walking at an easy gentle pace.

Delivered in partnership with THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL, these gentle paced easy adventure walks are designed for people who haven’t exercise for a while, and those who are recovering from, or living with, illness or injury.  

Mostly gear 1 with some gear 2 where appropriate over mixed terrain and lasting 45 minutes

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

Mostly a Gear 2 walk with occasional short bursts of gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain.

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A "LET`S KICK OFF THE WEEKEND" longer walk with NNW Walk Leader, Becky Sewell.  Lots of choices to mix up these walks so each week you see something different.  From the Marriott’s Way to Reepham or out along small tracks and the tiny secret Catchback Lane....

 Come and enjoy walking in the local countryside, take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors.  Lovely cafe so we can enjoy coffee afterwards in the cafe!

Moderate pace - must be able to walk consistently at steady 3.3mph pace

LOVELY CAFE FOR POST WALK REFRESHMENTS!

4 - 4.5 Miles

***ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH THIS WILL BE A LONGER WALK - APPROX 5.5 MILES - SO WE HAVE TIME TO GO ON A LONGER ROUTE IN THIS LOVELY AREA***

£9.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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This varied route with great views starts out from the quiet village of Kirkby Overblow picking up the track towards Spofforth. It then heads north past Parks Farm, Sunrise Lakes and Sunrise Farm, before dropping back down into the village. At 4.3 miles, the walk takes around an hour and forty five minutes.

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This is the perfect session to start to build on your health and fitness. 

This session is suitable for those who want to build up to the longer or more vigorous walks or may have concerns about their health. Many of our members are seeing the benefits of participating in the wellness sessions. 

Results have included a reduction in blood pressure, improvements in breathing, better balance and a general feeling of wellbeing. We have a lot of fun as we exercise in the fresh air. This is a very social session.

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If you enjoy walking and the feeling of being outside, it is time to start walking with poles.

You will experience the joy of walking with poles as it 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 fat burning, stronger core and toning of the upperbody as well as the legs. 

Part 1 covers strapless poles and gears 1 and 2 and posture. On competion of Power of Poles 1 you can join us on our regular WALX programme. 

Part 2 is optional and covers gears 3 and 4. 

Book now!

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A 1 hour walk around Durlston Country park with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. 

At this time of year and with the recent weather we will be sticking to limited routes in order to get our fitness walk, avoiding the mud but the chat and the cheery company will make it fell sunny! 

Join us for coffee in the cafe afterwards if you can. 

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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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With apologies... there are no classes this Friday as all WALX Hampstead instructors are on a team training day. Thank you for your understanding.

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Bird Watching WALX with Ralph, bring along your binoculars. 

This will be a gentle walk with lots of stops to identify those birds followed by a 30-minute social refreshment break afterwards. 

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Note 10.20am  meet up for a prompt 10.30am start. Miriam's Friday Monthly Meander is an easy/moderate pace walk of around 4 miles, ideal for those who who would like to build their distance and stamina to a point that they can join Workout Walks and longer Adventure Walks. The walks are based in countryside locations easily accessed from the East Lancashire Road (A580) or M56/M60/M62/M61 corridors.  Get some great Nordic Walking exercise, fresh air and chat! When allowed/feasible there is an optional brew stop at a local cafe or pub after the walk or sometimes a bring your own mid walk 'Rucksack cafe'.  

THIS MONTH - Exploring the Sankey Valley Way & Sankey Brook. Join Miriam on this 4 mile circular walk. Our route starts in the “New Town” part of Warrington and follows Sankey Valley Way, a traffic free route which follows the line of the Sankey Canal, parts of which are still very visible, towardsNewton-Le-Willows. We return through fields and alongside Sankey Brook. The field part of this route may be muddy following heavy rain so come prepared with appropriate footwear. We are only a few minutes drive from M&S and Ikea if you want to extend your day! No Toilet facilities available on this walk, however there are facilities at Burtonwood Services off junction 8 of the M62 if you want to stop off either before or after the walk.  

Meeting point – Sankey Valley Way Car Park at the end of Tenby Close, Callands, Warrington WA5 9SG. Leave the M62 at junction 9. Follow A49 Winwick Road, Warrington for ½ mile. At the roundabout, turn right onto Cromwell Avenue A574. After approx 3/4 mile at the roundabout turn left onto Callands Road, then first left into St David’s Drive. Take 5th turning left into Tenby Close, approx. 1/4 mile. Follow Tenby Close (do not take side turns) to the end and the car park which is adjacent to the Sankey Valley Way. Parking is free.

What 3 Words - ///soft.flats.bench will take you to the car park at the end of Tenby Drive. 

Google Maps - enter Tenby Close, Callands, Warrington into Google maps or simply the postcode WA5 9SG and then follow Tenby Drive to the end (do not take side turns) and the car park.  

PLEASE NOTE, you need to have your own poles to attend this walk as no poles will be available for hire on the day unless by prior arrangement. 

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Not looking for a group session? Why not arrange a bespoke session with one of our fantastic instructors? Contact us if you'd like arrange a session.

This session is for A&T, walking with Michelle.

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises.

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A walk from Dryhill Country Park that follows the public footpaths in the area. There is some road walking along country lanes.

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Join us for this 5 - 6 km walk starting from Roddlesworth Reservoir.

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A gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks include exercises that help with flexibility, balance and strength whilst using poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility. Suitable for those who want to build up to the longer or more vigorous walks or may have concerns about their health.

Open to Non nordic walkers but you will be using poles that you can borrow if you do not have your own.

Sometimes this session will be in a field depending on weather conditions and other factors such as new clients joining the group for the furst time.

Ian 07939 175505

Carol 07545 779474

All our walks are inclusive and assistance dogs might be on a walk if required.

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Enjoy the huge open space of Salisbury Plain and the sound of the larks. Long gentle inclines on turf and hard tracks. The exact route will be defined by army maneuvers on the day but it will include a long gentle incline up the grassy training gallops. This incline is ideal to establish a good rhythm, it can be used to improve cardio fitness and or intervals. This walk is between 3 and 4 miles and therefore time may vary accordingly.  

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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This is more than just a walk, we include exercises to  challenge your flexibility, joint mobility, balance and strength whilst using poles to improve general fitness.Exercises are incorporated within the walk.

Results have included a reduction in blood pressure, improvements in breathing, better balance and a general feeling of wellbeing.

We have a lot of fun as we exercise in the fresh air. Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

Be good to yourself and book now! 

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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.