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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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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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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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This week the terrific Tuesday series of Explorer WALX is in Mayfield, starting at Mayfield Yarns close to Ashbourne. We walk around Church Mayfield, Middle Mayfield, and Clifton. Mayfield is a large, sprawling village on the Staffordshire side of the River Dove, close to Ashbourne.

Middle Mayfield has some lovely 17th and 18th-century houses. Church Mayfield, down by the river and the oldest part of the village, has the church and an old yarn mill where we meet. It is an old village with a lovely church and since the end of the 18th century, it has mostly made a living through the cotton mills situated along the River Dove.  

Exploring this area, we have some good views and more gentle terrain.

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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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Your introductory session to feel for yourself how fitness poles can transform your walking!

At the end of this Power of Poles Introductory session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and be at a level where you will be issued with the WALX Freedom Passport, allowing you to join walks & classes.

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Join Sally on this gentle wellbeing walk to discover the secrets of the famous Blue Pool and Norden Heath. Good but uneven paths and wonderful views. This tranquil space helps to restore the mind and the body.

Entry fee and car parking included.

Toilets and Cafe

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A brisk walk along the acorn trail with slight slopes with heart raisers and cooling down periods. 

Walk at your own pace to create your rhythm

Hawkswood often an alternative to Scadbury . HAWKSWOOD - park outside church opposite Tigers head public house,chistlehurst. walk is a little longer but predominantly flat unless additional loops added in which case allow 90 mins to 2 hrs. lovely countryside walk . 

 Footscray meadows - meet at becks farm north cray road Sidcup in the car park . walk along the river and meadows trails in the grassland and the woods . Followed by a coffee or drink in Penelope's cafe and garden centre . 

TROSLEY country park - This is a beautiful walk within 170 acres of beutiful woodland and chalk downland. There are spectacular views over the north downs . There is a circular wider path along with other trails and woodlands. Often a display of wildlife and wild flowers. 

My adventure walks are longer and take us out of the park and through some small villages leading us back within. Often lunch/drinks are bought and consumed as a picnic or within the pub. Breaks can be taken. 

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Join us for this leisurely-paced 5km walk taking in the paths of Fishwick Reserve and part of the Guild Wheel. There are some steps and hills to climb in this lovely woodland reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for deer and squirrels!

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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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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Marple - Rose Hill Nordic Walks

Please note the later time of 10:30 this week.

Come along and join us on a friendly Nordic Walk starting at The Railway Pub near Rose Hill Station Marple, there are different circular routes around the area, using a mixture of streets, canals, parks, woodland, riverside paths, and bridlepaths.

Before we set off on our walk there`s a short warm-up.

Engage in sociable group walks that not only enhance your physical well-being but also boost your mental health through outdoor exercise. After the walk there is a short stretch too.The walk includes a short mobilisation of joints prior to walking and a cool down stretch at the end.

The walks are advertised at 90mins but they may take a little longer than that, due to terrain, and other factors.

Gears 1 and maybe 2 with some hills.

Distance approx 5-6km (3-4 miles)

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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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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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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Depending on preference and fitness level, this flexible walk is for those who would normally book on to our ‘well-being extra’ walk (up to 75 minutes), or for those who might normally book on to our longer, quicker ‘easy adventure’ walk (up to 90 minutes).  The walk is also a great starter walk for those who have recently completed their training.

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Starting from Beinn Lora car park, this scenic route is approximately 5 miles long and is a return walk to the summit of Beinn Lora which takes in some stunning vistas and points of interest.

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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.

MINIMUM OF 3 ATTENDEES TO GO AHEAD

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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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A 3 mile gentle walk around the fields and lanes towards Breinton.

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This walk is approximately 4.5/5 miles. There are two different options according to sign ups and the weather. Both options include a longish medium incline and possibly a couple of short steeper ramps. The walk is along country lanes, grass tracks, open countryside and wooded tracks. 

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.