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This is a stunning location with beautiful views of the New Forest!  We have a choice of walks, depending on the conditions, but some may be wet and muddy, so please wear your waterproof shoes!   This is a gentle walk of about 2.5 miles and the pace is slower than a workout walk but faster than a Nordic Stroll.

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These sessions are perfect for those who are looking to enjoy a social walk at this beautiful Country Park.

This session also includes tips and drills to ensure that you are getting the most from your walks. Learn about Walking Well, with or without poles. Suitable for those NEW to WALX or experienced WALX members alike.

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

A gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter. Join our Wellbeing WALX Guides on a sociable, fun and enjoyable walk. We use strapped Nordic or Total Body Walking Poles, or you can walk without if you prefer. If you have your own poles then bring them along with you. 

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Come and try Nordic Walking and learn about the benefits. It is far more than just walking with poles! 

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A chance to find out for yourself why Nordic Walking is so good for you!

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A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility. Suitable for those who want to gently build up to the longer or more vigorous walks or for those who may have concerns about their health.

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Woodland paths with a few gentle 'inclines'

DISTANCE: approx 4km

Pole hire included

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Do you want to find out more about our WALX poles and why we choose to use poles ?

Are you interested in joining a walking group with a difference?

Would you like to get more from a walk?

Come and join WALX Heart of The Shires and find out how using WALX Poles can answer these questions.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to WALX  and the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking.

In this 60 mins session, your qualified instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

At the end of this session you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and will be at a level where you will be issued with the WALX  Freedom Passport. allowing you to join our walks and classes along with other WALX and Nordic Walking UK groups around the UK.

We can guide you towards the right walk or class to help you get started and advise you on choosing the right poles for you.

We're waiting to meet you.

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Join us for our Saturday afternoon walk, a 3 to 4.5 mile session designed to improve walking skills and general fitness, ensuring that every step contributes positively towards long-term health. This walk is suitable for those who require a more accommodating walking pace and can also be used by walkers wishing to improve their walking pace and distance by using the looping back technique and/or intervals.

Allow 1.5 hours for 3 mile walks, up to 2 hours for 4.5 mile walks.

Walkers are requested to arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time to allow for parking, shoe change, pole adjustment etc, so that the walk can start promptly at the time indicated.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us if you have any change

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Master Pole Walking in 90 minutes! Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This course will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges. Your first group walk is FREE! 

You will also obtain your Freedom Pass which enables you to book on group walks all over the UK with Nordic Walking UK (NWUK) and WALX. 

Strapped and Strapless Poles will be provided for you to use during the course.

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Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by Norah Eastick. This walk makes the most of our beautiful country and is a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.