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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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Brisk and Burning

Nordic Walking can quickly build your general fitness, but adding some specific exercises will help you to perform better and keep improving your fitness.

In these walks we will do interval sessions (alternating between fast (gear 3/4, speedhyking) and slow (gear 2) Nordic Walking and hill drills in combination with muscular strength and endurance exercises. But we will also pay attention to balance and coordination in a variety of exercises. 

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport.

Please contact me if you would like to do this class but have not attented the Power of Poles 2 course

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 2 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 2 hours will be charged in full.   

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This short beginner course will allow you to experience the "Power of the Poles" and get to know more about how Nordic walking can really benefit you in so many ways!

We supply the poles so all you need is:

A pair of walking shoes or trainers with a flexible sole are suggested rather than hiking boots.

Layered clothing as we can get rather hot!

A small backpack to carry any belongings and a bottle of water as you need to be able to swing both arms freely.

Please contact Penny on 07502 576764 if you have any questions. 

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

Jokingly called Killer Hills.! These action packed one hour walks are designed to help you to improve your fitness levels  and breathing on short, sharp inclines. In the winter, it will only go ahead if a minimum of 2 people book.

From October Headtorches and high visibility  jackets are required until the evenings become lighter.

 For those who walk without poles and those who like to walk with poles. Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it  more effective than ordinary walking and help on inclines and descents. .When poles are used we are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories. 

. Please  bring with you  a small rucsac with your drink and any medication you may neeed.

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I This is a fabulous session using free weights to music  to build, tone, strength the whole body. There will be a mix and varied workout which will include some floor work.

This session is delivered as a group session to help keep you motivated. You will  work at your own pace using weights suitable for you.

You will need trainers and a mat for these sessions.   In the summer these sessions will be outside until the evenings get dark.       

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Join us for a 30 min online Smovey session

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Duration - one hour, walk grade 2.5.  Finish off the working day with a walk in the Park.  The Evening Walk is a great way to relax, it’s social and exercise too!  It`s aimed at the moderate level walker and above.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together. This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.

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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.

Alternating between Adlbury 90 mins

Wigginton and Hastoe dog friendly 60 mins

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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Join Danielle for a sociable Nordic walk around Hyde with a mixed ability group, ideal for beginners

Where will tonight`s walk take you? Join Danielle as she leads you around the canals and hidden woodlands of Hyde and Haughton Dale. 

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises that work on all aspects of fitness and make the most of being Outdoors!

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Nessie (Loch Ness Monster) is a series of steep hills that start from Severn Springs and heads towards the Stepping Stones. After a 10 - 15 minute warmup, we will be straight on to the undulations. You won't need additional exercises during this one and the walk back to the car park will allow you time to cool down. 

These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills, strength exercises, the use of nordic walking poles and other innovative fitness walking kit to help target the upper body too. Delivered by our fully qualified Instructors who will plan WALX that work on all aspects of fitness and make the most of being outdoors!

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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

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Join Emma in her early morning total body conditioning sessions: Tues = legs & core; Thu = upper body. Feel great before work! 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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Early mornings here are magical.  Fabulous to admire the views from the rolling hills at High Ash Farm ...

We love it here and at this time of the year, we can expect fantastic vistas.  So let’s enjoy the benefits of fresh air exercise at a brisk pace to get right into the Nordic Zone. It is on meadow and field trails around the beautiful High Ash Farm.  EXPECT HILLS!

3-  3.5 miles

£8.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS AND ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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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 not to get up and going – come and join us.

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Use Smoveys to help your balance and co-ordination while you move. The class is sutiable for all levels and you can use light weights or collapsed poles instead of Smoveys. 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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To follow. 

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This is a friendly and popular Nordic walking Group for those who have completed a Power of Poles induction  course. We explore the forest trails, meres and hills in Delamere Forest and  cover 4-5km (3.5 - 4 miles) in the hour. 

Please bring a  a small rucsac with your drink and any medication you may need

Car parking Fees apply in Forest Centre, Tree tps carpark, Old Pale, Whitefield carpark or become a member of Delamere Forest for an annal fee of £72.00 wich covers carparking fees for a year.

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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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Exploring the local footpaths through woodlands and farmlands in the local area.

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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 quicker pace than the 90+ minutes.

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Duration – 1 ½ hours, walk grade 3.5.  The Regular Walk is a social way to get fit and stay fit.  It`s aimed at walkers that can maintain a pace of 3.5 mph.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together.  This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.

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For people who have completed a NW Instruction Course.

Check the forecast and dress for the weather.

Meet at the Blairadam Forest Small car park off the B914 to the west of Kelty.

This is a 5.5 km walk near and around the site of a former village which has disappeared. Until the mid-1800s it was an agricultural area, until caol was mined.

The walk takes us down a track towards the mounds which we can climb and explore the 'sculptures' and then walk back up another track.

Bring a snack and a drink.

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Join Jo for a speedy walk around Stalybridge!

This 90 minute session takes advantage of the routes in Stalybridge Country Park and the surrounding countryside. Who knows what Jo will throw in to the bucket of fun stuff to do! It will be a session with hills, to get those legs & bums working! Walk away with the biggest smile of satisfaction!

This is a speedy walk, so we ask that you only book if you can maintain a steady pace of at least 3mph

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It’s magical to walk here as this was the site of the Roman town Venta Icenorum ‘Market Place of the Iceni’ and predecessor of the county city of Norwich! 

We will vary our routes each week, choosing from a variety of hilly High Ash Farm trails or crossing over the Caistor St Edmund Roman Town.  So many options…If you have never tried our Twin Peaks Walk - this is the one for you! 

This is a fantastic ‘feel good’ walk for those wanting a moderate pace (mainly Gear 2) with the poles. Expect hills... and bring along a flask of coffee as we love a CAR BOOT CAFE WEATHER PERMITTING!!!

£8.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE