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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.

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This one-hour refresher session is for those who have undertaken the Power of Poles Introduction to Nordic Walking lesson, or completed the previous Learn to Nordic Walk programme, and whose good technique may have slipped over time.

The session will revisit all the main aspects of the technique, using a variety of training aids, to ensure that optimum benefit is once again gained from the activity.

Participants will also be able to try out the new Fizan Velocity poles, and learn how they can contribute to an enhanced workout whilst walking.

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A 45 minute session that will help you understand just how beneficial Nordic walking can be and how it is far more than just walking with poles!

Get a taste of how light you will feel on your feet, how the whole body is mobilised and why you need to take the time to learn the technique.

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Experience and learn how Nordic Walking technique and poles can enhance your walking, wellbeing & fitness.

Using two poles correctly can help tripping, slipping or falling when the ground is uneven, icy or muddy.  Nordic Walking will also make the hills easier to climb.

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

Want to take your fitness and strength to the next level? This is the one for you!! This instructor led session will improve your muscular strength, resistance, endurance. It is a full body intense  workout. Exercises are differentiated to suit your level of fitness. Bands are used for resistance work and smoveys will improve your cardio.   

  Hill drills and interval training will be embedded into the session when we qare at Newbold comyn or Burton Dassett Hills . This is a moderate demanding instructor lead session 

Please note this session at Burton Dassett is al about hills and stamina with no resistance training with bands

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Join us for a 30 min online Smovey session

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NEW evening walks. Head Torches may ne needed early in the season Explore - woodland, hills and meadows, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

This walk is for those who can walk 5-6 km 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.

For just a £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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Hooray! We are delighted to bring back our Evening sessions for the summertime.

Come and join us for a brisk walk 3 mile walk in the lovely setting of Sywell Reservoir. Whether you are a Nordic Walker or do not want to use poles, we will encourage you to get more from a walk, with tips on posture, better muscle engagement and even a faster pace.

What a great way to finish off a busy day at work, especially if you have spent the day sitting. Fresh air, exercise and a laugh with friends. You never know, you may even get a better night's sleep!

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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