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Join us for an adventure in Saltaire in two halves, look round the town in the morning and Shipley glen in the afternoon, or if you prefer just the morning and then spend the afternoon exploring the amazing salts Mill, which is now full of shops, cafes and gallery with paintings by David Hockney.

Walk up the side, or ride the Shipley glen tramway, the second oldest cable pulled tramway in the Uk, to ascend to the glen, walking along prod lane which used to be like a Victorian fair ground. 

Walk along the plateau of a steep sided ancient semi-natural woodland before walking down to the dam that was used for the dye works, up a lovely old lane, which was near the perimeter of Titus junior's impressive house. 

Down to the river Aire walk along to the aqueduct where the Aire goes under the Leeds and Liverpool canal, then walk back along the canal.  

Morning about 2 miles, afternoon 4 – 4.5 miles 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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A weekend Explorer WALX of approximately 3 miles which will take us to the blossoming bluebells the Serpentine Wood.   

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THIS IS A SPECIAL EVENT - A SUPER SUNDAY WALK FOR THOSE WANTING A MARVELLOUS 5 MILE  LEG STRETCH ON THE NORTH NORFOLK COAST! 

WE WILL BE JOINED BY THE SUNNY HUNNY HUNSTANTON WALKING WEEKENDERS SO THERE WILL BE QUITE A FEW OF US ENJOYING THIS WALK! 

WE WILL ENJOY EXPLORING THE LAKE AND CHURCH WALK - DELVE INTO THE FOREST TRAILS AND THEN CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE ESTATE WITH SOME OF THE BEST VIEWS OF THE HALL AS YOU CAN GET.

FINISH IN THE COURTYARD CAFE 

 We will set off from HOLKHAM HALL CAR PARK WHICH IS RIGHT UP NEXT TO THE HALL / CAFE / TOILETS and head towards the sea,  through various lokes, lanes and woodland trials. Trails and tracks offer magnificent views of the coast beyond us and a glimpse into the workings of a huge estate such as Holkham. Glorious 

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Start your Monday with a 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga or relaxation too. 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 2024 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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With qualified Instructors guidance, they will help you to learn how to walk well and gain more out of your walking. We also look at how to be mindful within your surroundings and practice a breathing exercise.

As we look at the Total Body, you will have a chance to join in some light exercises and WALX yoga with poles (no floor work in the mud, you will be please to hear) or some general balance work.

There is something for everyone as we cater for all levels of fitness, from functional needs to marathons.

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.

There are a number of beautiful ponds and lakes on the Common, the largest of which is Black Pond which once supplied water for Claremont Gardens, now part of the National Trust.

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A new walk leaving from our favourite cafe The Potting Shed at Hyde.

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This 90 minute course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Nordic walking – a very sociable way to get fit, and stay fit, in our beautiful surroundings.  The course includes the use of both strapless Nordic walking poles - which will be used predominantly for ease of learning - and strapped poles, and covers the basics to enable you to get going effectively, and immediately. 

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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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Join Karen for an early morning wake up and stretch class, suitable for all levels. No equipment needed other than a mat or something comfortable to lie on.

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.

An active walk optimising the use of Bungypump or Nordic walking poles and raising the heart rate along the way.  

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Janneke's Monday morning adventure walk

Come and enjoy this early morning walk to get an active start at the beginning of your week. Join us in Dimmingsdale for an adventure walk where easy paths through the valley or the old Railway Track are combined with steep up/down hill paths along sandstone outcrops. This walk is 90 minutes.

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

Bring your own hot drink/snack for after the walk.

Unfortunately no toilets 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 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!

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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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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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Mary Burton has worked in exercise therapy for many years strongly advocating that exercise should be accessible for everyone regardless of shape, size or disability. In this class, she will lead you through a series of movements with the transformative Smovey rings to work body and brain while improving aerobic fitness, strength, coordination and balance. You can use light weights or shortened poles instead of Smoveys.

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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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 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 Virtual WALX are online, helping you stay active and mobile from home. Join us to get moving, raise your heart rate and improve your balance and strength. These sessions are designed to fit easily into your day so there`s no excuse to get up and going – come and join us.

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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 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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This is a Gear 2 walk of approximately 4 miles with a couple of different options according to the ground conditions. One or two short steep ramps and some longer hills maybe included along with some gentle inclines. The walk varies between grass and hard tracks and lovely old turf. It is a great fitness improver for those who want to include some hill work into their exercise routine. 

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 great way to start the week with a walk exploring the public footpathsin and around High Elms Country Park, Downe and Farnborough village.

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Duration – 1 ½ hours, walk grade - 3.  Not everyone walks at the same pace!  The Regular Walk is a social way to get fit and stay fit.  It`s aimed at moderate paced walkers and above.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together.  This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.