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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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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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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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- LET`S DISCOVER HIDDEN NORFOLK - 

These SATURDAY SPECIAL walks will be in varied locations (Watch This Space!) and approx 4-6 miles long.  We love to explore new routes…

***LIKE A LONGER WALK + LUNCH???? WATCH OUT FOR OUR "SUPER-SPECIAL EVENTS" WHERE WE ARE OUT FOR 7 - 12 MILES***

e.g BURE LIGHT RAILWAY / BRUNDALL SCENIC / COASTAL PATH / NORTH BURLINGHAM / HORSEY / SALLE / EXPLORING THE PASTON WAY / RINGLAND VALLEY / POPPY LINE EXPLORER / FELBRIGG / HOW HILL LUDHAM / TAS VALLEY TRAIL / GRESSENHALL / HOLKHAM - WELLS / CREAKE ABBEY / BOWTHORPE MARSHES / BOUDICCA WAY / HERITAGE HISTORY WALKS ...and more!!!

We try to aim to upload walks TWO weeks prior to the event on the website.

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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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This is a beautiful woody walk across the cricket pitch and into Hollands Wood campsite (not in use in the winter!) where you`ll enjoy lovely views across the Balmer Lawn with its abundance of ponies, cattle and pigs at the right time of year!  Then we`ll head up the hill and into the Parkhill Inclosure and walk around to Standing Hat before returning along the cycle track.  This walk is just over an hour.

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Macclesfield Forest and Tegg's Nose Country Park Longer Walk

Special Event No freedom passport needed to book on.

Led by an experienced Nordic Walking Instructor who is Outdoor First Aid Trained and will support you along the way.

There's no need to worry about navigation, allowing you to take time to soak in the stunning views and enjoy great company.

Gear 1 with hills - Moderate Walk with two steep ascents one at approx 3km and the other at 6km

approx 10km with 400m of climb allow 3.5 hours

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 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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Meet at large Lay-by on outskirts of Instow. Post code EX394JH 

For those who have completed the 'Learn to' Nordic walking course. Enjoy a GENTLE full body work out while walking beside the banks of the Taw estuary, along the South West Coast path,(SWCP) Tarka trail and Instow beach, stopping off at Sandbanks Cafe along the way for a well-deserved “revive me” cup of coffee. (with a 10% discount off orders on production of your NW membership card.) before making our way back along the Tarka trail.

Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these make the most of our stunning coastal countryside and are a relaxing and therapeutic way to enjoy keeping fit and active outdoors.

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Come, spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning exploring interesting circular walks, up hill and down dale, in the Chilterns and South Bucks areas. With a wide variety of venues and terrain to chose from you are sure to discover a few favourites. The walk will change each week, and where practical will finish somewhere with refreshments and facilities.

Enjoy sociable Nordic Walking with your fellow experienced  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 aim for a steady pace rather than a race. We'll aim for each walk to be about 2 hours duration.

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

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Join us for this 1 to 1 1/2 hour walk at a steady pace covering approx approx 5km walking round the Avenham area.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles. This Power of the Poles course will introduce you to Nordic Walking.  It will be the start of your journey enjoying exercise, being outdoors, having fun and improving your fitness. 

In this session, you will learn the basics of Nordic walking.

It's essential to book online in advance. 

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Step into the weekend with our two (and a bit) hour, local walk.

Festive Dress is encouraged. 

It's the perfect recipe to kickstart your Saturday, fuelling your spirit and revving up those endorphins for the weekend ahead. With tracks, paths, and even a bit of mud possible, this circular route around Morley, Horsely and Coxbench promises lots of good views, a bit of history interest and lots of banter.  

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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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A 5 mile flat route with some historical landmarks.  This is a linear walk with the option of walking back to the start from the pub (4 miles) or getting a lift back.  When booking please express your preference by emailing rebecca.winchesternw@gmail.com

Starting from Micheledever woods we walk up to East Stratton and around the grounds of Stratton Park, (formally the Bank of England in WWII).  Before heading back we will stop at the Northbrook Arms for lunch.  We'll then walk back to Micheldever Woods again.

Options available:  

1) you can either walk back from the put which is an extra 4 miles, or

2) We can give you a lift back from the pub to the starting point.  

Please let us know before the walk by emailing rebecca.winchesternw@gmail.com so we can work out logistics.

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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles.

The Power of Poles course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Nordic walking – a fun, sociable and affordable way to improve your health and fitness.

In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn the basics of Nordic walking and gain your Freedom Passport.  You’ll then be able to book into any of our regular walks and classes.

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The majority of our walks take place in the extensive grounds of Sandringham Estate Park and Wolferton/Dersingham bog. These grounds are beautiful and offer something for everyone.

If this is your first visit to Sandringham please let me know because I`ll walk over to the visitors centre to meet you.

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Come join us on this beautiful walk which has gentle slopes giving you stunning views all across the Blackmoore Vale. The chance to see old and new planes flying over head to keep things exciting. 

This is a gentle walk around the top of Fontmell Down showing both sides of the hill but without the steep climbs. 

At the end of the walk we will go over the road to Compton Abbas Airfield for coffee and hopefully some cake.

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Join Emma for an Adventure Nordic Walk at Aspley Woods. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

Why not join us for a 'Car Park Cuppa & Cake' after the walk - Bring your own.

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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Our lovely Christmas walk with lunch afterwards is eagerly awaited each year! This year we will be walking from Delph and then lunching at The Old Bell. The walk is 3 hour long and there will be an option for well-being walkers to join us for the final hour and also for those wanting a push, to have one within the 3 hour walk. Sally and Jacqui are kindly arranging the hospitality side once again and will be in touch about deposits etc. If you book on the walk we will assume that you want lunch unless you tell us otherwise!

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Gentle walk to 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 £25.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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Nordic Walking and exercises to suit all client levels.

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This is a beautiful woody walk across the cricket pitch and into Hollands Wood campsite (not in use in the winter!).  You`ll enjoy lovely views across the Balmer Lawn with its abundance of ponies, cattle and pigs at the right time of year!  It`s flat and good underfoot, although there are one or two muddy bits at the beginning! 

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A lovely walk out on the flat to Forest Row before turning off into the undulating countryside. There are some stiles to be aware of on this walk, but is a lovely session for those who would like to push a little further on their walks.

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Duration - 1 hour, walk grade 2.5.  This walk is conducted at a gentle pace, with rest stops if required.  Regular catch-up and re-grouping to allow people to walk ahead if required.