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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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Join us for 2025 exploring the coast of the magnificent Morecambe Bay in 15 walks throughout the year. Exploring all the amazing different environments as we go.

 This fourth walk is 5.5 miles as we walk along the River Lune from Conder Green into Lancaster.

We will use the old railway track bed of the Glasson Dock to Lancaster railway.  Enjoy the views of the estuary and then the old Quay at Lancaster with the history associated with it. 

A one way walk so bus back to Conder Green 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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A walk through lowland heath. Today's version is 5.5 miles.

Undulating paths, some great views from the top of the south park towards the Purbecks. 

Free on street parking, the park is accessed from a bridge over the main road. 

See below for full description.

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 Come along and give WALX a go. Your qualified Instructor will guide you through how to get the MOST out of every step you take! Great for beginners and experienced WALXers alike.  Everyone is welcome on this  wellness walk with or without poles.

Learn how to WALK WELL, harnessing the power of good posture, your core muscles and the perfect stride.  

Experience how PACE and HILLS can be empowering and how working on balance, flexibility and strength can make walking twice as effective... whatever you are aiming to achieve .

  Try out some poles, try other ways to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you!

Join this friendly mixed ability group. Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than ordinary walking .(When poles are used we are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture, help balance  and burn more calories)

These walks will be ideal for anyone recovering from Covid or other health conditions and those walkers who want a gentle return to  fitness levels.  

Please bring  a small rucsac with your drink  and any medication you may need   

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These walks are a great opportunity to exercise and meet and chat to other walkers. They are of moderate pace with the opportunity should you wish to push yourself a little further.

You will walk with a qualified walk leader or master. These walks start at different locations to give you the enjoyment of walking in the surrounding countryside of your local area.

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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.

Increase overall fitness

Have fun

Meet by Treetops Cafe at Sale Water Park

Poles provided

Toilets and refreshments availabe

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A moderate paced walk WALX in Kedleston`s glorious parkland, set around hundreds of acres of green-sward and lakes, tinkering waterfalls where wildfowl are in plenty. Kedleston Park is perfectly designed for enjoyable walking, be it on one of the graded woodland walks or beside attractive lakes made by damming Cutler Brook.

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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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COME CATTON WITH ME at 11am NOT 11.20am.  GEAR 2!!!

Once a month, we like to shake up our routine and explore Catton Park instead of the Spixworth routes.  Not come here before? You are in for a treat.  3 miles of Humphrey Repton parkland to enjoy.

The following week we will back at usual place (Petans lay-by) and the usual time (11.20am)

*** - THIS WALK WILL TAKE PLACE IN CATTON PARK (all location notes will be sent to you). 

3 Miles

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

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Get your fitness back 

Join us for an adventure walk where easy paths like the Tissington Trail or through fields are combined with steep up/down hill paths  

Following the ‘Power of Poles intro Course’, this walk provides you with an opportunity to increase your speed, while maintaining the proper technique.  

This walk is ideal for those who want to improve their fitness and health, whilst being outdoors in a beautiful setting 

Using gears 1 and 2, sometimes 3, walking 3- 4 miles  

Pub is open after the walk

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport.

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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Our classic Thursday morning Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk... suitable for most fitness levels - but not a stroll in the park!

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of tai chi or relaxation too.

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NEW - 30 minute Gentle WELL BEING Walk

Not quite ready for a 1hr walk? But still want to get out and gently improve fitness? Then these NEW shorter walks are for you. No rush, time to pause and time to enjoy getting outside. 

A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 3 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 2-3km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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A moderately paced Nordic Walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, follow the aerobic curve during the walk to enable you to improve your fitness levels, finish with a cool down and a stretch.  

To book this walk you must complete the Power of Poles training, Wellness WALX are available throughout the week, these do not require the training if you want to come along and have a try.

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley. 

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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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During this 45 minute session you get to feel the benefits from using the poles for walking. Using up to 90% of the body muscle, it targets those difficult to tone areas. Walking with poles is fun, social, fantastic and it will change the way you exercise.

Poles are provided for the session.  

Please have suitable footwear on and a rucksack is advised for your belongings.

 There is a charge for Danson Park car park after 10.00am.

Danson Park Meeting point  

In front of the Stables Car Park, the Instructor has a grey car.  

Hall Place Meeting point

Please meet on the right hand side as you enter the car park as if you were in a car. The Instructor will be parked under the tree and have a grey car, A group will be returning to the car just before the meeting time.

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Experience and learn how Nordic Walking technique and poles can enhance your walking, wellbeing & fitness.

Using two poles correctly can help tripping, slipping or falling when the ground is uneven, icy or muddy.  Nordic Walking will also make the hills easier to climb.

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength and balance exercises. It is open to those who like to nordic walk  and those who walk without poles.

Come along and give WALX a go - Your qualified instructor will guide you through how to get the MOST out of every step you take. Great for beginners and experienced WALXers alike.

Learn how to WALK WELL, harnessing the power of good posture, your core muscles and the perfect stride. Experience how PACE and HILLS can be empowering and how working on balance, flexibility and strength can make walking twice as effective _ whatever you are aiming to achieve.

Try out some poles, try other ways to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you. 

In short, come along and get a feel for how WALX can work your whole body with or without polesand help you prepare for the hills or just life in general.

Please  bring with youa small rucsac with your drink and any medication you may neeed.

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Wellness Walk  

This walk is all about improving mobility, improving coordination to help you improve your walking. focus on getting This is a gentle walk and will build confidence to walking.

It is a social walk and is only suitable for those who  do not have the physical fitness to attend other sessions.

It will be at a steady gentle pace with plenty of opportunity to stop and sit if necessary   

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Walk Yourself Fitter with Total Body Walking!

This is an ideal WALX class, specifically designed for those coming off cardiac rehab and exercise referral programmes but open to all WALX members. These gentle outdoor WALX classes offer a range of benefits, including improved health, better balance, taller posture. All experienced within a social and supportive setting.  

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of forest bathing or relaxation too. All Wellness session incorporating gentle fitness walking with above activities, taught by a retired nurse. It is sociable and can be followed by a cafe visit  

 Please  bring with you a a small rucsac with your drink  and any medication you may need .

From November , as the cafe closes at 3pm, this will be a 45minute session to allow us to enjoy a cofee and catchup 

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Our new for March walk with or without a 4 legged friend. Join Sarah at this lovely revisited location Boxmoor Trust. Beautiful scenery and great to ring the changes from your usuall walks.

Walk with or without poles.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, on line classes and a free mnthly walk with any other group

*90mins & under.

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Workout Walks are approximately 4-5 miles taking around 2.5-3 hours.  They are a steady pace and some incline, there will be a stop for coffee (bring your own) and refreshments at the end (or in the middle) of the walk.  Drinking water is essential.

Locations:  Sale Water Park, Chorlton Park, Mobberley, Styal, Alderley Edge, Dunham Massey, Lymm, Tatton Park.

Meeting Place:  TBA

Wear clothing appropriate for the day and walking boots with good grippy soles

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Thursday Evening Walk

End your day on a high with our Thursday Evening Walk!

Be good to yourself—book now and join us!

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Following the ‘Power of Poles intro course’, this walk provides you with an opportunity to increase your speed, while maintaining the proper technique.  

An evening walk is the perfect way to end a busy working day, as it is an outdoors workout, which provides an opportunity to improve health and fitness.It allows you to work your muscles that you do not use much during the day.

This can help in relieving stiffness and lower back pain and in relaxing your body and mind.

All this makes you sleep better as you will feel relaxed and free of any stress or tension.

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport.

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.