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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends.  Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch or pop into the library if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Wednesday 9.30am  

Meeting Point: Crayford Library, 176 Townhall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN  

Parking and Buses: Free parking in Crayford Sainsbury’s Buses into Crayford are 96, 428, 492  

Toilet and Café: Yes  

Description of the walk: Meeting outside the main doors at Crayford Library, the walk will be one of 3 routes depending on the weather. Walks will include Hall Place, Dartford Heath or the River Cray. The walk may be muddy if the weather has been wet. Approximately 1.5 - 3 miles No poles are required on the walk but you are welcome to use them if you prefer. 

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Join Caroloyne for a Purbeck Adventure.The 4 mile walk is an exploration of the Little Sea and Bramble Bay in Studland. Good terrain with mainly even ground. Minimal hills. Wonderful views of Godlingston  Heath, Studland, Little Sea and beyond.

Parking in Greenland Farm lay-by. 

No toilets

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Make your week with a 1.5-hour walk through the stunning Houghton Forest, where we’ll take you on a journey through beautiful woodland trails and scenic bridle paths. This walk is the perfect blend of nature, fresh air, and gentle exercise, providing a fantastic way to boost your fitness while enjoying the outdoors.

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OPEN TO ALL LEVELS!

This walk has become affectionately know as our 'Cake Walk', as we stop at the end of the exursions to indulge in a wonderful cake at Trevithick Farms and Trays.

Explore -woodland, hills and cliff paths, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

This walk is for those who can walk up to 4-5 km/3miles in an hour and is moderate pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability.

It is essential to register and book in advance online, whether you are on a 'free' walk package, monthly DD, or pay as you go.

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Gentle WALX which  incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of tai chi or relaxation too. All Wellness session incorporating gentle fitness walking with above activities, taught by a retired nurse. It is sociable and can be followed by a cafe visit 

This is a friendly mixed ability group  open to all with or without poles. 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 burn more calories and they can help if you have balace issues.  This is a mixed ability walk and we split into 2 or 3 groups so all can walk at apace which is beneficial for the individual 

  Please bring a drink and any medication you may need , your mobole phone in a small rucsac.

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Martin's Zoom class is designed to get you up and moving. 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.

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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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

For those who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk/Power of Poles course, these action packed one hour walks are designed to help you to improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results!

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The route taken across the Chase varies each week but the intention is to take a midweek walk with a moderate intensity walk of around 3 miles exploring the picturesque Cannock Chase.

We cater for all fitness levels, so whether you are just starting your WALX journey, returning after a break or a hardened weekly walker this walk is for you.

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Pace: Mainly Gear 2.  Distance covered : approx 3 to 4k depending on weather and ground conditions

A great walk for intermediate Nordic walkers, these weekly walks take place in the parks and public footpaths around Harrow, Stanmore and Ruislip.

An excellent way to start the week is with a Nordic Walx on a Monday or Wednesday in and around Stanmore and Harrow Weald. Get ready for the weekend with a stimulating Saturday morning walx around Stanmore Country Park. Or join us on a Sunday morning for a longer, faster paced walk in Ruislip Woods.

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A faster paced Nordic Walk suitable for those wishing to increase their fitness levels. (Gear 2 with bursts of Gear 3)

There are spectacular views from Cheesefoot head to the village of Chilcomb with its picturesque church.

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A moderately paced Nordic Walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, follow the aerobic curve during the walk to enable you to improve your fitness levels, finish with a cool down and a stretch.  

To book this walk you must complete the Power of Poles training, Wellness WALX are available throughout the week, these do not require the training if you want to come along and have a try.

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley. 

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A 90-minute moderately paced Nordic WALX around the village of Alderwasley and Shining Cliff Woods starting from Tannenbaum Campsite.

No need to bring a drink and there are hot drinks and homemade cake on-site from Coffee Modo. 

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A longer walk in a beautiful place!  What a tonic...

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 4.5 - 5 mile moderate walk (average steady pace 3.4mph) suitable for all Gear 2-3 abilities as there are opportunities for those who want a challenge to get up to Gear 3  and add in extra distance if they choose!  It is a 75 - 90 minute walk on footpaths through fields and woodland through Blickling Hall Estate... ANY BEYOND!! 

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

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Gina's Gamble (on the weather) 

(Meet at the FREE car park adjacent to the Puffing Billy Café, Great Torrington. Post code EX388JD)

This walk is designed to accommodate ALL ABILITIES, but please note it becomes quite strenuous in places

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk course - depending on individual abilities enjoy sociable gentle Nordic Walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group.

Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and exercises into a steady/fast paced fun walk dependant on individual abilities. Lead by an accredited instructors these walks make the most of our beautiful county and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors. Enjoy a full body work out while walking through historic North Devon beside the banks of the river Torridge, along quiet lanes and wooded footpaths before returning to the Puffing Billy for well-deserved “revive me” refreshments. 

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends. 

Free WALX of Wellbeing - Bostall Heath (Gentle walks for Gentle Folks)

Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Wednesday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Bostall Heath Car Park, Longleigh Lane, SE2 0GB

Parking and Buses: Free parking (16-18 Cars) Bus route 99 and B11

Toilet and Cafe: Yes, there is a toilet - No café, please bring your own refreshments as there are benches to sit at and enjoy a get together after the walk.

Description of the Walk: From the car park the WALX Guide will take you through the beautiful ever-changing woodland. The walk can be muddy when wet and in the winter months, please be prepared with good footwear for this walk. Approximately 1.5-2 miles.

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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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Join Emma for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Woburn. 

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

As well as the above we will be looking at Holistic & Nature walking, Balance, Mobility & Breathing.

Each week we will be looking at different Factors which will give you a different view of what Total Body WALX is all about.

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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 Explorer Walx explore the beautiful areas around Hertford and its surrounding towns and villages and are open to walkers who do not wish, or are not able, to use poles. 

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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.

Today our walk leader Beverley Hams will lead a fabulous walk from Everleigh car park onto the pasture and tracks of Salisbury Plain. Lots of birdlife as well as maybe some tanks!

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A walk through lowland heath. Today's version is 5.5 miles.

Undulating paths, some great views from the top of the south park towards the Purbecks. 

Free on street parking, the park is accessed from a bridge over the main road. 

See below for full description.

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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.