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A moderately placed walk for exercising and socialising.

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Enjoyed walking over lockdown, want to progress this more?

Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles. Get more from walking in your own time or join our regular fitness walking classes. The beginners' Power of Poles workshop for up to 6 participants at a time. Poles are provided for the course. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch - just click on Contact above for mobile phone and email details.

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Our Explorer Walx are open to walkers who do not wish, or are not able, to use poles.  This walk is suited to those who are looking to improve their fitness and can walk at a minimum pace of 3 mph.

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Join us as we WALX & Talk while we take in the beautiful woodlands and heathland tracks & trails with links back into history, following in the footsteps of royalty as we walk ourselves fitter with or without poles

We meet in the far corner of the Horseshoe Clump car park, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JP

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

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This is a new walk from Stansted car park (where we park normally) across fields and through the woods to the Racton Folly. There is supposed to be a ghost living there.... then if we survive, back through the woods to Stansted.

Lovely Garden Centre on site and Coffee shops etc galore .

Mainly flat with a few inclines.

Lovely Coffe shops , farm shops and an amazing garden Centre too.

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For those who have completed the Power of Poles Introduction course – these action-packed sixty-minute walks are designed to help you to improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results. Your qualified WALX Guide will encourage you to push your pace and use the stunning Cannock Chase hills to add intensity to this fast paced Nordic Walk.

The session is walked at a comfortable gear 2 pace so no worries of holding anyone back!  A lot of fun with great motivation from both the instructor as well as your group

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Enjoy a sociable 3.5-4 mile Nordic walk along the footpaths of Mossley! Ideal for beginners

Where will today`s walk take us? Along the bridlepath or up a hidden path? Wherever we go, we`ll be sure to have some fun and laughter!

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Enjoy a 4.5 mile Nordic walk along the canals & footpaths of Mossley! This will be a faster paced walk with fewer breaks

To join this walk you must be able to maintain a steady pace of at least 3mph

Where will today`s walk take us? Along the canal and bridlepath? Or up a hill for some far-reaching views? Wherever we go, we`ll be sure to have some fun and laughter!

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A moderately paced ADVENTURE walk of approximately 5 miles with a pace of 17-18 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk with occasional short bursts of gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain.

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A fast-paced workout walk of approximately 6 miles aiming for a pace of 15 min/mile.

Mostly fast Gear 2 with frequent bursts of sustained Gear 3. Mixed terrain.                      

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For people who have completed a `Learn to Nordic Course` this is a moderate to sometimes strenuous adventure walk to kick start the weekend. 

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Fartlekking is the name of the game today on a relatively flat walk using speedplay to get fitter and have some fun!

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Rice Point Vista walk (Meet at the FREE car park adjacent to the Puffing Billy Café, Great Torrington. Post code EX388JD)

This walk is designed to accommodate ALL ABILITIES, but please note it becomes quite strenuous in places

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk course - depending on individual abilities enjoy sociable gentle Nordic Walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group.

Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and exercises into a steady/fast paced fun walk dependant on individual abilities. Lead by an accredited instructors these walks make the most of our beautiful county and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors. Enjoy a full body work out while walking through historic North Devon beside the banks of the river Torridge, along quiet lanes and wooded footpaths before returning to the Puffing Billy for well-deserved “revive me” refreshments. 

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9.30am START. Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the 'Saturday Early Bird Workout Walk' is a 1 hour moderate to faster pace Workout Walk. These energising sessions will help you rebuild your stamina and fitness levels, & push that pace without compromising on technique plus work on strength and core fitness. For those who have completed a Power of the Poles or Learn to Nordic walk course and have their Freedom code.  Incorporates motivating drills and exercises using Gears 1, 2 and .... maybe some Gear 3. Will also incorporates some technique work to help you get the most out of your Nordic Walking. 

Special offer for Early Birds - Stay after the walk for the social at the cafe.... have a quick brew (option to bring your own mug to be more environmentally friendly & save 20p on your drink too/ or 50% off if over 70 (ID required)) and have breakfast if you wish... you then have the option for a 'Saturday Buy one get one free' -  ask Susan to book you on to the 11am 1hour social easy pace Saturday Strider Adventure Walk too for another hour of social chat & easy pace walking - so you get 2 hours walk for the price of one. (Even better value if you're on the monthly Direct Debit option!). 

Meeting point - We meet outside the cafe at the Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs). Bus stop: Use the Clifton Cricket Club stop on Manchester Road (Bus numbers 8 and 22). Park is a short walk down Clifton House Road.

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)

What 3 Words: ///thing.bucked.inner

Google Maps: search for Clifton Country Park, Salford. 

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Join the group for a mixed pace walk covering approx 5-6 km.

This is an opportunity for you to meet new and old friends as we walk together on the chosen route for the day.

Ideal for you whether you're used to Steady Steps or Rise and Shine, this walk will be managed by the team of Walx Guides to ensure we enjoy each others company and the surroundings.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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!   

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This is a gentle walking class. It's ideal for anyone who wants to progress gently with their exercise and practise their Nordic walking technique. We will encourage you to increase your walking distance and speed over time. There will always be rest  opportunities for those that require them.

The Saturday Stroller social walks are at various locations and aim to cover approx. 4 miles 

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Find out how walking with poles will turn your walking into a full body exercise. In this 90min session you will learn the basics of Nordic walking. 

You'll gain 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 will be able to book into any of WALX Ver Valley's classes straight away and enjoy effective total body walking in and around the St Albans beautiful countryside.

The beginner's workshop is delivered by accredited WALX Instructors.

We supply the poles. All equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sanitised before and after use.

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Come and join us for a brisk walk 3 mile walk in the lovely setting of Sywell Reservoir. Whether you are a Nordic Walker or do not want to use poles, we will encourage you to get more from a walk, with tips on posture, better muscle engagement and even a faster pace.

Get your fresh air fix in nature, burn more calories and feel fitter in body and mind.

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A spectacular walk from Chiltern Candover over Beckett's Down, returning along Wayfarer's Walk to Brown Candover. 

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A great way to start the weekend with a walk around the various woodlands starting from the Shacklands road car park.

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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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A comfortably paced Total Body WALX for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, during the walk providing if the weather is fine, we will stop for a 20 minute session of Chi Ball - a mixture of Tai Chi and Yoga from the seasons sequence. A small ball is used but imagination is fine for the session.

Details can be given if you would like to purchase a ball, for more details on the full chi ball virtual class please see the booking system.  

You can book this session without the Power of Poles training, join us walking with no poles or borrow a set from us and feel the ‘Power of Poles’.  

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley.

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Hosted by Cathy

This walk will take you through the village of Cardinton to the Wilderness and Willstone Hill with panoramic views over the Shropshire Hills.