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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

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Join Ursula for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Howe Park Wood. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Woodland & tarmac paths, with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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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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A moderaterly placed  1.25 hour social walk which will help improve your fitness  and wellbeing

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Our lovely Tuesday walk is an hour of easy walking incorporating some mobility, balance and stretches - perfect for those who don't want to push themselves too much, are recently starting out on their Nordic walking journey or quite simply want to have an hour of steady, pleasurable  walking.

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends.  

Free WALX of Wellbeing - Thamesmead Library at The Nest    

Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.  

Meeting Day and Time: Tuesday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Thamesmead Library, The Nest in Cygnet Square, SE2 9FA

Parking: Free parking on Yarnton Way and Seacourt Road by Willow Bank Primary school.

Buses: 177, 229, 244, 301, 401, B11

Toilet and Refreshments available: Yes

Description of the Walk: From the Library the WALX Guide will lead you through one of 3 routes. Choosing from the walk to the River Thames, Lesnes Abbey or Southmere Lake. Approximately 1.5-2.0 miles. After the walk, you are warmly invited to join us in the library for a coffee or tea and biscuits for which there is nominal 50p charge.   

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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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Our Wellbeing classes are gentler Nordic walking sessions, suitable for those gradually building their fitness levels, or with injuries or medical conditions that require a more gradual approach to improved health and fitness.

For those who will benefit, this class can include gentle balance, strength and breathing exercises, and individual rest periods are incorporated when required.

This session is about an hour.

Poles Provided

Wear footwear suitable for outdoor walking and clothes to match the weather.

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Hosted by Cathy

This easy walk will take you through wooded hills and a heather covered ridge, with expansive views over the Shropshire Countryside and Welsh Hills. Good paths, can be muddy in a few places and rocks can be slippery. Nesscliffe Country Park is steeped in history and was notorious for Highwaymen in the 15th and 16th century.Remains of an old Hill Fort constructed about 2500 years ago. 

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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk around the Hurst Grange Park area. Enjoy refreshments in the cafe after.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Balance and Smovey Exercise ring session that incorporates balance drills, focused breathing, flexibility, coordination and strength exercises.

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The Power of the Poles induction will empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to obtain the fitness gains that you want.

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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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Total Bdoy WALX sessions are all about improving fitness. This session is a walk with drills, using the terrain and distance stamina and endurance will  mprove.

Some resistance work will be included using resistance bands. Technique is also worked on, good technique will provide an excellent cardio and overall body workout. 

This session is a mix of everything to get you stronger and fitter.          

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A 3 mile loop mainly on good paths around the Uddens woodland. Flat walking.

Plenty of free parking and option for coffee/refreshments after at the very welcoming Golf club.

See below for full description.

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RUTH'S LONGER 2-3 HOUR TUESDAY WANDERER MONTHLY WALK (meet at 10.20am for a prompt 10.30am start time) - Led by Parks and Pathways Walk Leader Ruth Evans. It will be a moderate pace 2.5 -3 hour walk of around 5 to 8 miles from different locations taking place once a month when Ruth is available. 

THIS MONTH - Join Ruth for a revisit to the Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm. This five and a half mile walk starts and ends at Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm, and is on mostly flat terrain. It takes in the Transpennine Trail, the Bridgewater Canal, Dunham Town, and Dunham Massey. The Ice Cream Farm will be open post-walk for their delicious ice cream, and/or a light lunch. Visit https://www.dunhammasseyicecream.com/ for more information. There are no toilets at the start point, but there are toilet facilities at Dunham Massey Hall, partway round the walk. Maybe sneak in an extra ice cream too at the Snugbury's Ice Cream Parlour at Dunham Massey!

Meeting point: Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm, 34 Station Road, Dunham Massey, WA14 5SG. Leave the M56 at junction 7 & follow signs for A56 Lymm. At the Bowdon Interchange roundabout, take the A56 Dunham Road towards Altrincham. Turn left at the traffic lights onto the B5160 Charcoal Road, which becomes Woodhouse Lane. Follow the B5160 for approx 2 miles going pastthe entrance for NT Dunham Massey. After a sharp right hand bend look for the signpost for Ash Farm & turn into the Farm car park where the Ice Cream Farm shop is. The official Dunham Massey Ice Cream Farm address on Google Maps is 34 Station Road, Dunham Massey WA14 5SG but it is a continuation of the B5160 Woodhouse Lane before it becomes Dunham Road.

What3Words: ///threaten.tougher.brownish will take you to the Ice Cream Farm.

Google Maps:search for Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream, 34 Station Road, Dunham Massey. This should take you to the Ice Cream Farm.

POLE HIRE: contact Ruth if you need to hire poles for the walk (she has one set of strapless poles and one set of traditional strapped poles available). £1 coin on the day to Ruth.  

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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.

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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.