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The terrific Tuesday series of Explorer WALX starts from picturesque Thorpe.  Literally, at the gateway to Dovedale, this appealing little village is set in some of the most beautiful countryside.

Close to the junction of the beautiful rivers Dove and Manifold, it was originally a group of farms and isolated cottages around the tiny church of St Leonard.

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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.

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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.

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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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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk around Moor Park finishing off at Rosemarys for refreshments.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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For those of our members (and their partners/carers as appropriate) with mild Parkinson's symptoms, this is a gentle and safe way to improve posture, functional movement and confidence when walking. No pressure here to walk further or faster than you feel comfortable with. This leisurely walk lasts up to an hour, and includes exercises that help with flexibility, balance and strength. 

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Hosted by Cathy:

This walk is good at any time of the year but especially in February whan the snow drops are in flower along the wooded edge of Coundmoor Brook. Bluebelles follow.

Our route passes two accient bridges the Coundarbour which is the oldest iron bridge still inuse by wheeled traffic. This bridge and the snow drops are dipicted in a modern stain glass window near the door of the ancient Cound Church.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Remembrance walk

(Meet at the FREE car park adjacent to the Puffing Billy Café, Great Torrington. Post code EX388JD)

This walk is designed to accommodate ALL ABILITIES, but please note it becomes quite strenuous in places

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk course - depending on individual abilities enjoy sociable gentle Nordic Walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group.

Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and exercises into a steady/fast paced fun walk dependant on individual abilities. Lead by an accredited instructor these walks make the most of our beautiful county and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors. Enjoy a full body work out while walking through historic North Devon beside the banks of the river Torridge, along quiet lanes and wooded footpaths before returning to the Puffing Billy for well-deserved “revive me” refreshments. 

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

A sociably paced walk of around three miles.

Plenty of on street parking.

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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 great chance to build up your fitness whilst enjoying a 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.

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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 or Burton Dassett.

This is a moderate demanding instructor led session 

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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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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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This is your opportunity to have a go at Nordic Walking and discover just how beneficial it can be for you.

Nordic Walking is suitable for all levels of ability including those who are new to outdoor walking and those with health conditions. The poles provide propulsion and stability. Nordic Walking is very flexible and you are able to walk at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Poles are provided for this 30 minute session.

Please aim to arrive 5-10min before the start time so we can begin the session promptly.

This is an outdoor activity and you will need to bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.Outdoor trainers or flexible-soled walking shoes are preferable.

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Join us for a 3 mile 1 hour moderate walk to soak up the sweeping couuntryside views on this circular walk at Badbury Rings, one of the many ancient Dorset Iron age forts. 

The route takes you through grassy tracks, quiet trails, along the Beech tree lined path and pockets peaceful woodland.

The walk is a medium to moderate pace with a a few inclines along the route. 

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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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Improving functional fitness is key to every day activities.

These sessions deliver  exercises to improve mobility, strength, balance and coordination.

Your overall fitness including your cardio output will improve, It is a whole body workout helping you feel more energised, Using smoveys will support your upper body and core strength and increase your heartrate. As we work in a group everyone can work within their limits.

 There will be plenty of opportunity to rest and all the exercises are differentiated to suit you.

We use out poles to improve our core strength, balance and upper body range of movement. Improving posture is key to improve the way you walk!!

Wellness Functional fitness is just one of the Total Body WALX session 

Lower Impact sessions are graded as easy with the focus on improving cardio. Exercises for core strength, arms and legs are incorporated into these sessions.

Improving core strength will help with balance enabling you to walk with better posture, and therefore reducing impact on knees.

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This course introduces you to the wonderful world of Nordic walking, a fun and very sociable way to get fit and stay fit, in beautiful surroundings.

The course is 4 x 1 hour lessons in two parts. Sessions 1 and 2 focus on learning the Technique of Nordic Walking, how to use and get the best from the special Nordic Walking poles. These 2 sessions will be 'same time, same place' usually a week apart.

Sessions 3 and 4 are Coaching sessions and you are invited to join one of our regular walks so you can meet and walk with other Nodic Walkers, while at the same time practicing your Nordic Walking skills under supervision. This helps you to 'move up a gear' and understand how to gradually increase your workload and learn how to Nordic Walk for fitness and/or weight loss - or just for enjoyment

We will provide proper NordicWalking poles for the sessions. Wear outdoor activity footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.