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These 2 walks warm up together and then take different routes according to your ability.

Referral WALX

A comfortably paced walk in the Gardens for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere. The qualified Exercise Referral Instructor will lead you through a warm up, a short walk making stops along the way if needed and finish with a stretch. Exercise bands are often used within the walk to rest the legs, improve strength in the upper body and work on posture.

We join all Wednesday walkers after the walk for a cuppa in the park if the weather is dry.

Total Body WALX

A gentle paced walk for 45 minutes with a WALX Guide around the lake, joining all Wednesday walkers for a cuppa in the park if the weather is dry.

You can book this session without the Power of Poles training, join us walking with no poles or borrow a set from us and feel the ‘Power of Poles’.  

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley.      

Poles are provided.  

Please contact me prior to walking if you have any health conditions.

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A 90-minute moderately paced Nordic WALX around Morley followed by the Golf Club cafe. 

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Meet at large Lay-by on outskirts of Instow. Post code EX394JH 

For those who have completed the 'Learn to' Nordic walking course. Enjoy a GENTLE full body work out while walking beside the banks of the Taw estuary, along the South West Coast path,(SWCP) Tarka trail and Instow beach, stopping off at Sandbanks Cafe along the way for a well-deserved “revive me” cup of coffee. (with a 10% discount off orders on production of your NW membership card.) before making our way back along the Tarka trail.

Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these make the most of our stunning coastal countryside and are a relaxing and therapeutic way to enjoy keeping fit and active outdoors.

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Join Emma for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Wolverton. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass land, fields, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 7km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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We return to Evington Park for our walk around this lovely park and the accompanying arboretum.  Always lots to see with the various historical parts to this walk plus the abundant wildlife we often come across.

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Our social Nordic WALX explore the beautiful areas around Hertford and its surrounding towns and villages.

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A 5.5 mile almost flat walk with plenty of variety. There are four roads to cross and an urban section on

pavements. We walk around Longham Lakes with its varied bird life. Bring binoculars if you want.

There is an otter which frequents this area for fish.

Please park at The Angel pub and feel welcome to come in with us for coffee after.

what3words for the Angel carpark is shunts.firms.fine 

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A walk in and around the beautiful grounds and parkland at Attingham. 

Nordic Walx are simply sociable Nordic walks in a mixed ability group, enjoying beautiful locations in and around South Shropshire and beyond. Most routes are circular and will try to make the most of the beautiful surroundings.

We are adhering to Covid-19 protocols. Please use your own poles and bring your own water.

Please do not book on for for a walk if you think you may have symptoms, or do have symptoms or have been in contact with some one who has symptoms. Thank you for your understanding. 

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A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 4 miles with a pace of 20+ min/min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 1 walk with occasional and limited bursts of gear 2 where appropriate and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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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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Join Kara for this very enjoyable walk starting from the White Hills Marina at Earls Barton before heading up the hill towards Whiston where the views down to the Nene Valley are fabulous.

We loop back via Cogenhoe and along this pretty stretch of the Nene to return to the Marina.

Why not finish off with something to drink at The Boathouse Cafe.

Approx 6 miles

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Harrow Striders offer a monthly adventure walk which may take the group out of Harrow to new locations to experience more of the wonderful countryside in the neighbouring boroughs or into London.

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Wellness Walk  

This walk is all about improving mobility, improving coordination to help you improve your walking. focus on getting This is a gentle walk and will build confidence to walking.

It is a social walk and is only suitable for those who  do not have the physical fitness to attend other sessions.

It will be at a steady gentle pace with plenty of opportunity to stop and sit if necessary   

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

Join our Wellbeing WALX, a fun, gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter that can incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises as we explore the beautiful common. Suitable for all levels

We walk with poles or without, please feel free to use your own poles if you have any

Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

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

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ wellness is a gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter including a unique mix of drills with strength and balance exercises. 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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Come and join our WALX classes. To get the most from using poles in our WALX sessions, the Power of Poles is an excellent starting point.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking. Using poles will engage your core, improve posture and  take the weight off lower body joints. It enables you to exercise outdoors  which is great for your mental health as well.

Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This session will help you select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges. Poles are provided. If this Sunday does not suit, please contact me on 07803 037 332 

The POWER of POLES Induction is totally unique in that it explores the use of both strapless and Nordic walking poles to aid the user gain the best technique and results! Taught over 2 sessions of 1.5 hours duration, the second being optional, the session starts with the strapless moulded handle fitness walking poles devised by WALX and FIZAN

This enables you to feel  greater core engagement and master the  elements that provide propulsion,   increased exercise benefits and make you feel lighter on our feet. Once you have mastered these essential basics you get to explore the traditional Nordic walking straps and movements.  The second session of the Power of Poles is optional and  will be listed separately  at a convenient date for you.

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DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS WALK - IT IS NOW A WEEKLY SESSION!

A GENTLE - MODERATE PACED WALK FOR 2.5 - 3 MILES (you choose!) AT GORGEOUS BLICKLING. LET`S TAKE OUR TIME, ENJOY THE VIEWS AND END IN THE CAFE....

Stunning scenery, historical connections, gorgeous architecture, well manicured gardens, a sense of timelessness… and wide shady paths all across the estate to enjoy mood-boosting  Nordic Walking. 

Plus a well deserved coffee at the end in the Muddy Boots Cafe - what could be better?

This is a 3 mile moderate walk on footpaths through fields and woodland through Blickling Hall Estate. 

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

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

Some weeks we will be focussing on fast paced Nordic Walking alone. Other weeks, we will be using other drills and/or equipment, dependent on the weather and other factors.

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

Join our Wellbeing WALX, a fun, gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter that can incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises as we explore the beautiful common. Suitable for all levels

We walk with poles or without, please feel free to use your own poles if you have any

Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

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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Gentle WALX is great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

The class is designed to help you get confident moving outdoors, whilst enjoying the fresh air and having some fun.

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Total Body Walking has its origins in Nordic Walking and is the next step in your fitness journey. If you want to learn how to turn your walks into a Total Body WALX then come and join the Power of Poles induction programme. 

This course is suitable for all levels of fitness and is ideal for beginners as it is a structured teaching programme engaging participants helping them to feel the benefits of walking with poles. In this 90min session, you will learn the basics of Total Body Walking, feeling your muscles engaging in both upper and lower limbs. On completion you will gain your Freedom Passport, opening up over 2500 national WALX and Nordic Walking UK classes weekly.

Your WALX Master is specifically trained to deliver this course to benefit you the most.

Locally you will be able to book onto any of our WALX on The Chase straight away and enjoy effective, total body walking in the beautiful surroundings of Cannock Chase. 

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Power of Poles intro course

Meet at 1.15 for a 1.30pm start at the Barn, Green Farm Thorpe DE6 2AW

Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This course will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges.

This course will ensure you get the correct movement and techniques from the start. We provide the poles for tuition sessions. These are strapless during the first part and we change to strapped nordic walking poles in the second half of the course.

Have a look at power-of-poles for more information

After this course you will receive the Freedom Passport to book walks with all NWUK instructors.

A progression to an optional Part 2 of the course gives you the opportunity to explore how to get more out of using Nordic style strapped poles with drills and advanced technique tuition.

Don`t forget to wear suitable shoes and clothing for all weathers and bring a drink and snack.

This is what other people said:

"Thank you for the course on thursday I really enjoyed the afternoon, and am looking forward to being in the walks. It was all very informative and you also made it enjoyable . See you on thursday I only ached a little bit the next day."

"These are brilliant poles as it gives everyone an opportunity to walk and feel able, to join in."

Stiles & Gates – Although I will try and keep routes to a minimum of stiles and gates, you need to be able to climb stiles unaided.

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 24 hours will be charged in full.   

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Join Mel for a Moderate Adventure Walk around the Dunstable Downs area.

This walk is for those who can walk 5-6 km in anIt is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £25.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.