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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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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 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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Bring your Nordic Poles for this brisk fitness walk.  We will be changing our pace and include short sharp power walks for this one hour nordic walking workout.

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A purposeful small group walk of up to 2 miles at a relaxed pace. Includes stopping for simple breathing, balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises.This walk is suitable for those new to walking outdoors, with health conditions or recovering from illness/ injury. 

 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. 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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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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Are you interested in joining a walking group with a difference?

Would you like to get more from a walk?

Come and join WALX Heart of The Shires and find out how Nordic Walking can answer these questions.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to Nordic Walking and the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking.

In this 90mins session, your qualified instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

At the end of this session you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and will be at a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport. allowing you to join our walks and classes along with other WALX and Nordic Walking UK groups around the UK.

We can guide you towards the right walk or class to help you get started and advise you on choosing the right poles for you.

We're waiting to meet you.

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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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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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A 3 mile gentle walk around the fields and lanes surrounding Bartestree and Lugwardine.

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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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This walk sets off from Kirkby Overblow, crosses fields up to Sunrise Farm, and drops down to join the track from Spofforth, past Sunrise Lakes, and back to the village. At about 3.2 miles, the walk takes around 90 minutes.

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

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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

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS

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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, 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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Take time out to enjoy a walk and talk along the paths and tracks to be found in Farington Moss and surrounding areas.

It is essential to register and book online.

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Now Grasmere is over we're going to kick back a bit and do 2 evening walks a month in June and July before ramping it up again. This one will be at a reasonable pace but not a specific workout walk.

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A fast-paced workout walk of approximately 3.5 - 4 miles, aiming for a pace of 15 min/mile.

Mostly fast Gear 2 with frequent bursts of sustained Gear 3. Mixed terrain.