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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 

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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.

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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.

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A circular walk around the outskirts of the Kingston Lacy estate.

An easy walk with some shade for a summers day.

Bring your NT card and make a day of it by exploring the House and Gardens.

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

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Not joined a Nordic group walk for a while? Concerned about pace? Want to enjoy a gentle walk with good company in a fabulous spot? Like the idea of completing 2.5 miles in an hour? This is the walk for YOU!  

This walk is the perfect way to work on your fitness in a fabulous setting.Come and enjoy gentle walking in the woods, pastures and next to the broad at beautiful Whitlingham Country Park take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors. Routes alternate each week.  Expect some hills...

2.5 - 3 miles

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

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises.  We meet at the Car Park and take one of the gentle routes around Pamphill with FREQUENT rests and stops for simple exercises and breathing. 

Pamphill has a dairy, a beautiful church and a First School with a lovely cricket green to walk around. It is surrounded by nature, farmland and some small hidden pathways to explore. 

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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.

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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. 

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Walking along the canal and returning via the country lanes this longer circular walk has plenty for us to see.

Please remember that paths can be muddy in places at this time of year.

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Starting from Beinn Lora car park, this scenic route is approximately 5 miles long and takes in the wider area around the village of Benderloch and the settlement of Tralee, taking in some stunning scenery and points of interest along the way

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Come and experience the power of the poles.  Using strapless urban poles you will experience how poles can benefit you no matter what your ability, age or goals.

Here`s how poles can help you:

Better balance on uneven ground

Navigate muddy, icy and slippery patches with confidence

Be able to walk further

Work more muscles, burn more calories, lose weight.

Have fun

Meet by Treetops Cafe at Sale Water Park

£5 refunded against signing up to a 4 session Learn to Nordic Walk course

Poles provided

Toilets and refreshments availabe

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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.

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The Tuesday Afternoon WALX is an easy paced walk covering approximately 3 miles using gear 2. A different walk each week for you to enjoy walking at various countryside locations and parkland. Our walks are a low impact way to keep your joints healthy, reduce pain and help you stay mobile at any age.

From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills.

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Power of Poles Intro Course is a 90-minute introduction to get you started with strapless total body walking poles. It will turn your walk into a workout. You will learn the basic technique of using the poles to improve posture, strengthen your core, work all the major muscle groups, burn more calories than regular walking and get an enhanced cardio workout, all while feeling propelled by the poles and lighter on your feet.After you have completed this introductory session, you will receive the Freedom Passport and you can join any NWUK group walks in the UK.Poles will be provided for you on the day.

This is an outdoor activity and you will need to bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and terrain which can be uneven, stony and muddy.Outdoor trainers or flexible-soled walking shoes are preferable.If wet weather is expected, we advise water resistant/waterproof shoes or a change of socks/shoes. Waterproof jacket and trousers are advisable.In cold weather we recommend several layers that can be removed if required. In extreme cold weather hats and gloves (preferably walking or sports gloves) are desirable.In warm weather we recommend, sun hat, sun cream, insect repellent , long trousers/sleeves to guard against nettles/thorns/insects/ticks. Please bring a water bottle and snacks and a small back pack is useful for carrying them in.  Poles are provided for this session. Please aim to arrive 5-10min before the start time so we can begin the session promptly.

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A gentle 3 mile walk of two laps around the racecourse.

Meet in the carpark next to Halo Leisure.

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This is an Intermediate/Gear 2 walk (the distance is greater than a Gear 1/Intermediate walk) of approximately 4 miles with a couple of different options according to the ground conditions. Maybe one or two short steep ramps and some longer hills can be included depending on sign ups, but as a rule the walk includes gentle inclines and hard tracks through woods. 

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.

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Gentle Wellbeing Walks are from 2-3 miles using Gears 1 and 2.   Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

Itt’s never too late to take that first step.

Join us for gentle walks around Sale Water Park, Chorlton Ees, River Mersey  followed by a cuppa at the Boathouse or Treetops Cafe.  

You need to have completed the Power of Poles workshop or Learn to Nordic Walk course prior to joining this walk

 Poles provided. 

Meet at Treetops Cafe and stay for a cuppa after

Toilet available at start and finish

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A lovely walk through woodland and across fields, with excellent views of distant horizons, following mostly footpaths and bridleways. At about 3.8 miles, this circular walk takes about an hour and forty minutes.  

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This Yoga walk is led at Poor Common.

A beautiful wood with good paths.

Plenty of street parking.

No prior knowledge of Yoga requited. All the poses are done in standing.

See below for full details.

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Beginners Nordic Walking Courses. (Power of Poles Intro)    The next date after this one is 28th June   These are a great way to get started with Nordic walking, whether for health, fitness or simply exercising effectively outside.Walking with poles is less stressful on the joints, it makes you walk faster with very little extra effort, it works your upper body as well as the legs.The result being more effective calorie burning, stronger core and toning of the upper body.The initial session is 90 minute session, you'll learn the basics of Nordic walking, gaining the skills to get the most from your own walking as well as being able to join national Nordic Walking UK and WALX classes.Once the first session is completed, two regular walks or one longer walk are included with IRBO, and everything we did in the first session will come together. (Must be taken within four weeks of the course.)Locally, you'll be able to book into any of our I'd Rather Be Outdoors Nordic Walks and you can join walks & classes, every week all around the UK.  Poles are provided for the course. Parking is Free  Booking Essential       Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours’ notice. To see the full policy click HERE  

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These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest and our beautiful coastline.

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Experience the ultimate walking workout! Total Body WALX™ combines energising drills and strength-building exercises to make every step count. This exhilarating and dynamic session is designed to challenge your body and boost your motivation, perfect for an evening energy lift.

Whether you prefer walking with or without poles, this class is for everyone. For those using poles, we recommend completing the technique course to maximize your benefits.

Our members affectionately call this session ‘Purgatory in the Park’—a testament to its fun, yet challenging nature!

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Evening walk after a day at home or in the office. This session is an hours brisk walk to help to switch off at the  end of the day. It is a brisk one hour walk, with few stops. It will be at a steady consistent pace so ideal for building your cardio fitness!!

It is a social walk so you will have the distraction of chatting whilst exercising.  

During the winter months head torches are essential so YOU can be seen as the route tends to be off the Comyn. During the lighter evenings there is more opportunity to take this session over fields and farmland.    

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OAKRIDGE Evening, Moderate Adventure walks with Ursula

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Flat tarmac paths 

DISTANCE: approx 5km

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