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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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Get your Spring Bank Holiday Monday off to a great start with a walk across the Chase, we will be starting at 9 am and finishing at 10:30 to give you more time to enjoy the rest of your day. A moderate-intensity walk of around 4 - 5 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.

We offer a chance to catch up and chat with friends, if you prefer to enjoy being outdoors, but want some time to yourself, let us worry about the route and you can ease yourself into the week.

Our WALX Guides are professional, qualified, and passionate about making your WALX unforgettable!

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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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A walk to stretch our legs in the local woodlands and enjoy the calm of the countryside.

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These walks are a great opportunity to exercise and meet and chat to other walkers. They are of moderate pace with the opportunity should you wish to push yourself a little further. You will walk with a qualified walk leader or master.

These walks start at different locations to give you the enjoyment of walking in the surrounding countryside of your local area.

These walks are often lead  by qualified walk leaders and can be from an hour to 3 hours long. It is a moderate  paced walk with a few stops. An hours social walk naturally tends to be  at a quick pace than the 90+ minutes.

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Rothamsted Manor is a stunningly beautiful Grade 1 listed manor house, set in acres of Hertfordshire woodland with beautiful surrounding gardens. Known as Hertfordshire’s hidden gem, the Manor sits in the historically significant Rothamsted Estate, home to some of the world’s oldest and most important agricultural research work, some of which continues today.

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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From a one to two hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills or the city, these walks are for you. Wednesday is the day for a Walkabout Walx and they take place usually twice a month and can include our yearly challenges like the Thames Path or Capital Ring walk for 2024

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Walks of Interest - Rolle Road (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 

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. (with a 10% discount off orders on production of your NW membership card.) 

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A beautiful 3.5-4 mile walk at a gentle pace. Ideal for beginners. Mostly flat with a few shallow but longer hills

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If you would like to Discover what WALX is all about, why not join your local group for a DISCOVERY SESSION? It's a brilliant way to find out more about WALX and how we can help you walk well, get more out of walking, meet other walkers, enjoy the best local walking routes and learn how total body walking with poles and drills might be the best way to exercise ever!

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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.

On bank holidays we like to start and end our walk (or drive a short way) at a local cafe. The walks are around 4-5 miles and take around 2 hours.

Poles are optional on an Open WALX - if you would like to try some poles please contact me in advance.

Click to see where we are this week.

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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.  

We will finish with a cuppa today if the weather is dry! 

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley. 

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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 one where the wellbeing AND workout walkers come together for a mixed pace walk.

The only criteria being, you must be able to hold a good comfortable pace for an hour. If you`re not sure if this class is suitable for you, then please get in touch.

The faster walkers will be expected to complete `extra loops`and/or walk back to the group in order to keep everyone together.

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Come and discover the paths around Manor Park

Every Monday we`ll change our location (although they`ll all be in & around Glossop) to discover some hidden treasures

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Take time out to enjoy a lesiurely paced walk and talk with Chris and friends in Hambleton.

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Our classic Monday morning Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate and start your week with a buzz.

This class will push YOUR pace, rather than just being a fast class.

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

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Our new Yoga WALX are gentle, mindful walks incorporating Nordic Walking and standing Hatha Yoga asanas (poses).  These sessions help improve balance, flexibility and strength alongside mindfulness and relaxation too.

All sessions are suitable for complete beginners to yoga as well as more experienced yogis.

Sessions are held at the beautiful woodland of Evanton Community Wood which provides a fantastic way of connecting with nature.

Yoga WALX can be a great way for those getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

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For about an hour we will stride out, aiming to cover about 3 miles. This is an exercise session for those used to using their Nordic Walking Poles with the correct technique.

Although you may feel your heart beating a bit faster and your breathing a bit deeper, there will be plenty of opportunity to chat with your fellow walkers and take note of the countryside we are walking through.

The terrain will vary, sometimes flat, sometimes a bit steep, but well within your capacity.

And at the end there is usually a coffee available nearby.

Poles Provided

Wear footwear suitable for outdoor walking and clothes to match the weather.

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Hosted by: Cathy Fort

Why not come and join our friendly group of walkers exploring the beautiful parkland of Attingham with its accient trees, and wonderful wild life. We take our time walking in nature enjoying the bird song and beautiful views and lanscape. Every season brings us somthing special and is one of our most popular walking locations.

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Walk for all levels. Join Sarah on this lovely wlk through Wendover Woods and surrounds

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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

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Join us at the very lovely Wicksteed Park for this Wellness session. Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises. With the beautiful lake, trees and parkland what better place to exercise body and mind!

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This is a delightful and scenic walk through Thorncombe Woods and Puddletown Forest with a slight difference, we will be working on your Hill stamina. This is for everyone who is looking to improve their Hill work that includes everyone who is looking to start doing longer walks and feels unable to do so due to hills. Everything will be taken at your own level not at the person next to you.

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 £2 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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Want to find out more about WALX? Join us for a FREE short session where we take you for a short walk to chat through what YOU want to get out of walking more and show you the things we offer here at WALX.

Our qualified, professional instructors will explain the levels and types of walks we have and provide advice on what is best for you - depending on your fitness levels and aims.

Suitable for all levels whether you are training for a mighty hike or getting back into exercise - we can help, and our welcoming groups will keep you inspired.