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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. 

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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.          

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We will meet at the top end of the Crow Point car park at 11.00am and then take a gentle stroll out onto the beach. Depending on wind direction and strength, we will either walk around the point or cut through the middle. We might walk back along the Board Walk if we get that far, otherwise we will just return along the shoreline.

If open, we will have a coffee back at 51 Degrees North, on the side of Tesco's.

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of relaxation too.

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Private Nordic walk lesson tailor made to suit participants.

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This is a lovely walk in the oposite direction to the rings heading towards Charlton Marshall. Other than the first bit at the school it is a flat walk and you can start to look at your distance. Everyone can join in on any week or as and when you can however you will get more out of it starting at either 3 or 4 miles pending your abilities so that you can work towards the next mile gently. 

We are starting at 3 miles and will build as follow: 

Week 1 - 3miles

Week 2 - 3 1/4 miles

Week 3 - 3 1/2 miles

Week 4 - 3 1/2 miles

Week 5 - 3 3/4 miles

Week 6 - 4 miles

Week 7 - 4 miles

Week 8 - 4 1/4 miles

Week 9 - 4 1/2 miles

Week 10 - 4 1/2 miles

Week 11 - 4 3/4 miles

Week 12 - 5 miles

This will be a 12 week challange to build your distance on the flat.

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The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme. There are 2 Courses of one and a half hours each. Course 1 is designed to provide sufficient knowledge for someone to be proficient at using poles. Course 2 is an optional further course for those wanting to explore a more in-depth knowledge of walking with poles and the traditional Nordic Technique. I will help you to understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

These courses will ensure you master the technique of using poles and change the way you walk for life. Course 1 will cover the following:

Gear 1: Mastering the arm swing, upper body engagement and pole plant angle.

Gear 2: Gaining propulsion from the pole and toe push, adapting pole position for hills and tailoring technique to your fitness, mobility and personal goals.

You will experience different poles types, the core ledge and straps in order to select the technique and poles that are right for YOU!

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and be at a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport, allowing you to join walks & classes.

Dress to suit the weather, ensuring that you have suitable footwear. Please bring water in a small rucksack or bumbag, so that your hands are free. All poles are provided

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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.

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