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

This walk is for those who can walk approx 5-6 km in an hour and is at a strenuous pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability.  

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Meet at the FREE (spooky house) car park near the Pier House Post Code EX391JU

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk course-

these action packed walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results.

Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and execises into a fast paced fun walk.

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

Lead by accredited instructors or walk leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful coastal countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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This workout walk will include a short walk along the South West Coast National Trail if the tide is in or will take in the Rudyard Kipling poem etched along the promenade should the tide be out as a precursor to the scheduled workout. Alternatively we will walk the Tor. We start and finish at the meeting point (car park at the Spooky House) where outstanding views of the local coastline await our return when taking refreshments in a smart and contemporary venue (The Pier House).

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MODERATE - STRENUOUS:  5-6 MILES  

LOCATION WILL VARY: CHECK IN ADVANCE

An approximate 60 - 90 minute walk to embrace the scenery for all abilities.  

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

This walk is for those who can walk 6-7km/4-5miles in 90mins and is moderate pace on easy terraine. 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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A little adventure in and around Arnside. 7.5 circular walk.

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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 circular route from the car park at the cricket pavillion. It is approximately 3 mile at a moderate pace.

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Discover the Beauty of the Country Park Walk

Join us for a walk through the amazing country park, where stunning countryside views and a labyrinth of paths await!

Don’t miss this chance to explore the park’s beautiful grounds in a relaxing and invigorating way.

Book now!

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Join us for a Total Body WALX - Fitness on a Friday. A moderate-intensity walk of between 3 and 4 miles exploring the picturesque Cannock Chase. Although the starting location may differ, each of the walks will be different and bring beautiful landscapes and a variety of colours, aromas, and wildlife from the different seasons.

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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 lovely walk from the village of Leigh

There are no toilet facilities on this route.

I need a minimum of 3 people for a walk.  Please cancel by 6pm the day before a walk.  If you need to cancel after this time or on the day of the walk, I would ask that you just let me know that you cannot attend and the walk will remain chargeable. If a walk is to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, I will let you know by 8pm the evening before.

MODERATE Walks - walks might involve hills and we walk at a pace of around 3 - 3.5 miles per hour.  The walks are usually around 90 mins.

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An easy-going wellness session designed to help you maintain your physical fitness, posture and flexibility. Where appropriate your instructor will add extra activities to enhance your experience in a fun way that will give you that feeling of achievement. Join in and have fun outdoors and stay healthy.

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Enjoy yourself while improving your health. These very sociable walks are suitable for all ages and levels of ability.

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Where will today`s walk take us? Who is brave enough to book?

Walk lengths will vary. Whilst most will be 90 minutes, please allow up to 2hrs for the walk 

Location will be announced 1-2 weeks before, but it`ll be within ~20mins drive of Stalybridge. Any questions before then, contact Tina

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Our lovely Friday walk is an hour of easy walking incorporating some mobility, balance and stretches - perfect for those who don't want to push themselves too much, are recently starting out on their Nordic walking journey or quite simply want to have an hour of steady, pleasurable  walking.

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A "LET`S KICK OFF THE WEEKEND" longer walk with lots of choices to mix up these walks so each week you see something different.  From the Marriott’s Way to Reepham or out along small tracks and the tiny secret Catchback Lane....

Come and enjoy walking in the local countryside, take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors.  Lovely cafe so we can enjoy coffee afterwards in the cafe!

Moderate pace - must be able to walk consistently at steady 3.3mph pace

LOVELY CAFE FOR POST WALK REFRESHMENTS!

4 - 4.5 Miles

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

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A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 2 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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A sociable moderately paced walk of approximately 3 miles with a pace of 17-18 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is a refreshing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility, strength exercises, deliberate breathing routine and a bit of relaxation too. Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

Join Sally for a class which has a focus on 'walking well' with or without poles, in 2 parts. There will be some drills and a Smovey session for 45 minutes followed by a gentle walk for 45 minutes. You are welcome to join for the whole session or either of the 2 parts. 

Toilets and Cafe

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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles. Get more from walking in your own time or join our regular fitness walking classes.

In line with Government guidance and our own updated risk assessment protocols, we can now offer the beginners` Power of Poles workshop for up to 5 participants at a time. For details on the measures we`ve put in place to keep you safe, click on More Information.

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport, allowing you to join thousands of walks & classes, every week all around the UK

If you have any questions, don`t hesitate get in touch - just phone Sue on 07973 670895 or email sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

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Power of Poles intro course

Meet at 9.45 for a 10am 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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This very scenic and interesting walk crosses fields from South Stainley to Burton Leonard, then through disused lime quarries (now a wildlife sanctuary) before joining part of the Ripon Rowel route and back to South Stainley. Conducted mostly in gears 1 and 2, the walk is about 4.5 miles and takes just under 2 hours. 

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Friday Frolickers Health Walk

Start your journey to better health and fitness with the Friday Frolickers Health Walk!

Join this friendly and supportive session to take the first step toward a healthier, happier you!

We’d love to see you there!

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This is more than just a walk, we include exercises to  challenge your flexibility, joint mobility, balance and strength whilst using poles to improve general fitness.Exercises are incorporated within the walk.

Results have included a reduction in blood pressure, improvements in breathing, better balance and a general feeling of wellbeing.

We have a lot of fun as we exercise in the fresh air. Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

Be good to yourself and book now! 

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A 1 hour walk around Durlston Country park encompassing the nature and geology of the landscape. All whilst enjoyng the stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. 

During every season there is always something to enjoy. Be it the wild flower meadows or the framed views amongst the woodland walk of the seascape and beyond. Make this your weeky taste of the Jurassic Coast - it never disappoins. 

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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 Fridays we like to explore moderate walks around the Pewsey Vale and North Wessex Downs and often start and end at a cafe or pub or bring a flask for a mid walk - cake break!!

Click to see where we are this week.