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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk around the Longsands area.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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A mixed paced walk (suitable for ALL) of approximately 2 miles focusing on improving technique. 

The session is likely to cover a mix of gears and some of the key teaching points of Nordic walking so that you can refine your technique and enable you to feel more confident to join regular Nordic walks at the intensity to suit you.

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises. 

We will take a gentle walk around the park.

We will stop for rests and to do simple exercises to help with strength, balance and flexibility, together with breathing exercises

Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life! Our wellbeing Instructors are qualified to deliver WALX for all levels so it’s never too late to take that first step.

Upton Country Park has over 140 acres of beautiful award-winning gardens, open parkland, woodland and shoreline, with stunning Georgian Grade II* listed Upton House

Optional refreshments  in cafe afterwards 

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Enjoy sociable Nordic Walking for Freedom Passport holders in a variety of locations with a mixed ability group. 

Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors, at the same time as improving your fitness and wellbeing.

We'll walk for at least an hour, longer if your time allows.

Poles provided. Wear outdoor activity footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.

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Our Easy Thursday morning walks are a great way to practice your technique and take a gentle approach to improving your technique. Great for those new to nordic walking or those looking for an easier walk level.

Nordic Walking is a specific fitness technique and is not to be confused with trekking, hill walking or trail running as the poles are not planted in front of the walker/runner but in a specific way that increases the use of the upper body. It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing.

Note: To participate in regular Nordic WALX, you must have completed our Nordic Freedom Course.

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These gentle walks are suitable for people who would like to start Nordic Walking to get fit but have no/ little walking experience, have had an injury or an knee/ hip operation.

We will walk on level country lanes but we will also incorporate fields and hills in our walks which are 2-3 miles.

Gear 1 and sometimes 2

Please bring a (hot drink) for after the walk.

Please note, there are no toilet facilities 

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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A more gentle walk for those with a recent medical condition that means that mobility is limited, and who feel their fitness levels have declined as a result. The challenge is still to manage an hour walk, with rests when needed. Regularly weekly walks can bring improvements.

Start of the walk is at the same time of the other group. Warming up exercises are together and we meet again in the car park for a hot drink.

Gear 1 

Please bring a (hot drink) for after the walk.

Please note, there are no toilet facilities 

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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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 - Danson Park

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

Meeting Day and Time: Thursday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Danson Stables, Danson Park, DA6 8HL

Parking and Buses: Yes

Toilet and Cafe: Yes

Description of the Walk: From the car park the WALX Guide will lead you through the park, around the lake and into the beautifully cared for English Garden. Approximately 1.5-2.0 miles. There is a footpath that is suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters. 

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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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 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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Walking from the car park, we will head into the woodland and explore the footpaths around the area

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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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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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This social walk lead by a qualified Walx Leader or Instructor will give you the enjoyment of walking in our stunning countryside in a  social group. The key focus of these walks is meeting and chatting to  fellow walkers, the duration of these walks do vary.

These  walks are either  through open countryside, along the canal or thought the parks and gardens of Leamington.

It is a lovely enjoyable way of walking with the opportunity to go for those longer walks if you are looking to challenge yourself over a longer distance  or over steeper terrain . 

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With qualified Instructors guidance, they will help you to learn how to walk well and gain more out of your walking. We also look at how to be mindful within your surroundings and practice a breathing exercise.

As we look at the Total Body, you will have a chance to join in some light exercises and WALX yoga with poles (no floor work in the mud, you will be please to hear) or some general balance work.

There is something for everyone as we cater for all levels of fitness, from functional needs to marathons.

We meet at the far end of the Horseshoe Clump car park.

There are no parking fees or facilities.

What 3 Words:  ///pens.fired.humble

Location Notes Esher Common is a Nature Reserve and is part of South West Surrey's 890 acre Site of Special Scientific Interest.

There are a number of beautiful ponds and lakes on the Common, the largest of which is Black Pond which once supplied water for Claremont Gardens, now part of the National Trust.

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COME FLY WITH ME...

This walk takes us round the back of NOrwich Airport, out by the NDR and then on a magical mystery tour either through Spixworth Woods and meadows or out towards Horsham St Faiths. Flat so perfect to `chase your pace` and burn some calories...

This walk is the perfect way to work on your fitness from an interesting setting - the end of Norwich Airport`s runway!!!! Come and enjoy walking in the locality of Norwich, take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors.

***ON THE FIRST OF THE MONTH*** - 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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Check my technique!

This course is designed for those of you who have completed a Learn to Nordic Walk Course but are have not walked for a while or those who want to check their technique to make sure they are getting the best out of their poles.

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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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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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Join us for a 5 mile walk along the Lancaster canal at Garstang where we will walk over the aqueduct built by John Rennie to span the river Wyre.

We will continue to walk up the canal past the remains of Greenhalgh castle.

Come off the canal where we will head towards the old track bed of the Garstang to Knot End railway.

And then walk along the Wyre back to the car.  

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Get your fitness back 

Join us for an adventure walk where easy paths along country lanes 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, walking 3- 4 miles  

Please bring a flask with hot drink for after the walk.

Please note, there are no toilet facilities

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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START TIME 11.40 this week.  Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the Thursday Motivator Nordic Walk is an gentle/easy pace 1 hour walk. This session is ideal for those wanting to improve their fitness & who just want to have a Nordic Walk, fresh air and chat. Start times and locations vary to give variety on a week by week basis so please check carefully each week but will be in the Salford area. 

THIS  WEEK - PARR FOLD PARK, WALKDEN, SALFORD. (Start time of walk is 11.40am but why not join us at the cafe for a brew break social beforehand at 11am)

Meeting point – Meet at the cafe just inside the park entrance at the corner of Park Road & Rutland Road. From the A580 East Lancashire Road, turn onto the A575 Walkden Road. After passing Worsley College on your left, at the mini roundabout turn left onto Park Road (circa 0.5 mile from A580). Then turn left into Rutland Road as you reach the end of the park. There is a large layby to park as you turn into Rutland Road. Please don't block driveways. We will meet at the cafe, just inside the park entrance on Rutland Road by the playground. 

Google Maps  - search for 2 Rutland Road, Walkden, Worsley which is opposite the layby parking. 

What3Words:///speech.serves.grid takes you to the parking layby & park entrance on Rutland Road where we meet.

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

Poles can be hired on the day for £1 (coin).

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Power of Poles Intro Session (Beginners Session)   This is a great way to get started with Nordic walking, whether for health, fitness or simply exercising effectively outside.In this 90mins session, you'll learn the basics of Nordic walking, gaining the skills to get the most from your own walking as well as being able to join national Nordic Walking UK and WALX classes.Locally, you'll be able to book into any of our I'd Rather Be Outdoors Nordic Walksstraight away and enjoy effective, total body walking on a variety of walks in different settings.Walking with poles is less stressful on the joints, it makes you walk faster with very little extra effort, it works your upper body as well as the legs.The result being more effective calorie burning, stronger core and toning of the upper body.Parking charges do apply. If you're not a member of The National Trust.   Once this session is completed you will be able to book on two walks with myself at your level. (Must be taken within two - four weeks of the course)   Poles are provided for the course.   Booking Essential         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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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.