• Share:

Walk Description:

Looking for a fun, social way to improve your fitness and overall wellbeing?

Our wellness walking sessions are the perfect choice! A firm favorite among our members—who proudly call themselves ‘The Hillbillies’. This session is all about challenging your body while enjoying the fresh air and camaraderie of others.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Explorer Walx are simply sociable Nordic walks in a mixed ability group, enjoying beautiful locations in and around Shropshire.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Hognaston today and not Ellastone, this is the swap from the Snowdrop walk.

This week the terrific Tuesday series of Explorer WALX location is Ellastone which lies on the River Dove on the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Explore this peaceful village and the surrounding countryside, which inspired George Eliot’s classic tales of rural life.

• Share:

Walk Description:

The Strollers Health Walk is a highly social and supportive session, perfect for improving your health and fitness. If you find the pace a bit challenging, you can join the 10.15am Striders Group, a slightly faster  option.

Who is it for?This session is ideal for:

The Benefits:Many of our members have already experienced fantastic results, including:

We also have a lot of fun as we enjoy exercising in the fresh air and building a supportive community. This is a very social session, making it a great way to meet others while taking care of your health.

Come join us and experience the benefits for yourself!

• Share:

Walk Description:

A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 2 miles with a pace of 20+ 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.

• Share:

Walk Description:

A sociable moderately paced walk of approximately 5 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.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk around Ribby Hall. Always an interesting walk. Calling in the cafe for refreshments after the walk

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Join our Guided Nordic Walk around the ancient Forest. Walks are led by our team of experienced Forestry England Volunteers. Our walks are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, who have completed a NWUK Learn to Walk Course and are comfortable walking for the full 90 minutes.

Please sign up at least 2 hours before the advertised start time so that we can ensure one of our volunteer leaders will be there.

Please note that walks may be cancelled at short notice, full refunds will be given if this happens. 

Please book in advance online. Freedom Passport Holders only.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Take time out to enjoy a 5-6km walk and talk around Cuerden Valley Park as we enjoy the woodland and riverside. 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Pace one

A 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga or relaxation too. On Monday these walks take place around Stanmore and Harrow Weald on mainly flat terrain but we do go on trails through the woods so that we can enjoy the changes in nature throughout the year. This is a very friendly group and we are always ready to welcome new walkers who want to get back into exercise in a safe and gradual way.

Starting in April 2025 there is also the option to sign up for the 6 week Total Body Walking Programme in the beautiful Canons Park in Stanmore which is being supported by TfL and Friends of Canons Park. This programme runs on Tuesdays and Sundays at 11am. 

• Share:

Walk Description:

Striders Health Walk – A Fun and Social Session 

The Striders Health Walk is a highly social and supportive session, perfect for improving your health and fitness. If you find the pace a bit challenging, you can join the 10am Strollers Group, a gentler option designed to help you progress at your own pace.

Who is it for?This session is ideal for:

The Benefits:Many of our members have already experienced fantastic results, including:

We also have a lot of fun as we enjoy exercising in the fresh air and building a supportive community. This is a very social session, making it a great way to meet others while taking care of your health.

Come join us and experience the benefits for yourself!

• Share:

Walk Description:

A stroll through lowland heath. A green flag awarded park.

A sociably paced walk of around three miles.

Plenty of on street parking.

See below for full description.

• Share:

Walk Description:

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 are  at Newbold Comyn.

This is a moderate demanding instructor lead session 

• Share:

Walk Description:

Join Lucie at Wareham Forest for a gentle and relaxing session of Yoga with Poles.No experience necessary and all postures are carried out standing. 

Great for improving your range of movement, strength and flexibility and improving your sense of wellness. At the end of the session we practise some mindfulness and breathing techniques which has been shown to help lift mood and reduce anxiety.  

• Share:

Walk Description:

We have a new Nordic walk on offer starting at Jubilee Park at the edge of Enderby.  Plenty of parking and a river walk to begin this morning's ramble followed by an explore of the local area.

Please remember that at this time of year parts of the walk can be muddy or wet so appropriate footwear is needed.

• Share:

Walk Description:

A gentle- to moderate-paced Nordic walk for all abilities. Your instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace. New to Nordic walking and Total Body Walking? Get in touch to discuss getting started on a Tuesday morning.

• Share:

Walk Description:

A gentler walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace. This Wellness WALX is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

• Share:

Walk Description:

A great chance to build up your fitness whilst enjoying a Nordic walk in this beautiful Country Park. Previously an Ironstone Quarry the park is a lovely mix of woodland and green spaces bursting with flora and fauna. The varied tracks and trails provide variety and mixed terrain with opportunities to raise the heartbeat but also time to enjoy peace and mindfulness.

Available to those who hold a FREEDOM PASSPORT.

• Share:

Walk Description:

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

• Share:

Walk Description:

Gentle Walk with Mel

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.

• Share:

Walk Description:

 Come and join WALX Dorset group for a wander around the majestic pines of Wareham Forest. 

A sociable pace to cater for a friendly walk - you can pace ahead if you want or you can cut the corners. A walk for those that need to get out for some fresh air, fitness and chat. 

Connect with nature and like-minded walkers - bring poles and dogs if they are wellbehaved. 

• Share:

Walk Description:

Depending on preference and fitness level, this flexible walk is for those who would normally book on to our ‘well-being extra’ walk (up to 75 minutes), or for those who might normally book on to our longer, quicker ‘easy adventure’ walk (up to 90 minutes).  The walk is also a great starter walk for those who have recently completed their training.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Forest Fusion, a relaxed walk through this varied and diverse forest that has real attraction to visitors and locals alike with its stunning scenes, varied flora and fauna and views over the islands and lochs, passing streams and waterfalls along the way.

• Share:

Walk Description:

A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 2 miles with a pace of 20 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.

• Share:

Walk Description:

This walk is approximately 4.5/5 miles. There are two different options according to sign ups and the weather. Both options include a longish medium incline and possibly a couple of short steeper ramps. The walk is along country lanes, grass tracks, open countryside and wooded tracks. 

Intermediate - A faster pace than Gear 1 and an established technique is key, but if necessary a little more recovery time for those that need it. 

Gear 2 - A faster pace gained through technique. There will be less recovery time.