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Join Sally & John for a much longer adventure around Hartland Moor and Middlebere to see it in all its glory. We walk on the old tramway taking in a wide range of habitats and landscapes affording excellent and lesser seen views of Corfe Castle and Hartland Moor. Mainly flat with a gentle hill.

Free off road parking. No toilets.

Aunt Sally's Basket for Coffee and Mince Pies.

Please arrive in good time as the parking can be a bit unpredictable.

The parking area is about a mile past Scotland Farm on the back road between the Purbeck Park and Ride and Arne. Narrow road with uneven surface. Please use what3 words or look at a map. SatNav does not work well.  If you have not been before please contact Sally on 07870563507 for more detailed directions.

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Join Mandy and Heather for this spectacular walk. We trek come of the Vanguard way taking in beautiful country views. The terrain is undulating and takes us over public bridleway and paved tracks which can get muddy if it has rained hard. 

The views are stunning!!

Come join us here and join the fun.

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A brisk walk along the acorn trail with slight slopes with heart raisers and cooling down periods. 

Walk at your own pace to create your rhythm

Hawkswood often an alternative to Scadbury . HAWKSWOOD - park outside church opposite Tigers head public house,chistlehurst. walk is a little longer but predominantly flat unless additional loops added in which case allow 90 mins to 2 hrs. lovely countryside walk . 

 Footscray meadows - meet at becks farm north cray road Sidcup in the car park . walk along the river and meadows trails in the grassland and the woods . Followed by a coffee or drink in Penelope's cafe and garden centre . 

TROSLEY country park - This is a beautiful walk within 170 acres of beutiful woodland and chalk downland. There are spectacular views over the north downs . There is a circular wider path along with other trails and woodlands. Often a display of wildlife and wild flowers. 

My adventure walks are longer and take us out of the park and through some small villages leading us back within. Often lunch/drinks are bought and consumed as a picnic or within the pub. Breaks can be taken. 

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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £6

Pay by monthly direct debit and this walk is included in the package

Called `Ultimate Nordic Class because this is when - ULTIMATELY - both the wellbeing AND workout walkers come together for a mixed pace walk.

 The only criteria being, you must be able to hold a good comfortable pace for an hour. If you`re not sure if this class is suitable for you, then please get in touch.

 The faster walkers will be expected to complete `extra loops` and/or walk back to the group in order to keep everyone together.

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A moderately paced ADVENTURE walk of approximately 3 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 moderate-paced Sunday morning Nordic walk for all abilities. The instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace.

New to Nordic walking? Get in touch to discuss our Power of Poles Intro sessions to get started.

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A structured, sixty minute session, including strength & endurance exercises and balance challenges, held in the Studio of the Sports and Fitness Centre.

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  We are excited to welcome newcomers to the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking. Using poles will engage your core, improve posture and  take the weight off lower body joints. It enables you to exercise outdoors  which is great for your mental health as well.

Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This course will help you select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges. Poles are provided. If this Sunday does not suit ,please contact me on 07803 037 332 

The POWER of POLES Induction is totally unique in that it explores the use of both strapless and Nordic walking poles to aid the user gain the best technique and results! Taught over 2 sessions of 1.5 hours duration, the second being optional, the course starts with the strapless moulded handle fitness walking poles devised by WALX and FIZAN

This enables you to gain greater core engagement and master the upper elements that provide propulsion, support and increased exercise benefits. Once you have mastered these essential basics you get to explore the traditional Nordic walking straps and movements.  The second session of the Power of Poles is optional and  will be listed separately  at a convenient date for you.

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A gently paced 2½-mile walk, along the river and foot paths through the countryside.  There is a moderate climb to fantastic views of Old Alresford Church and the valley.

This is a gentler Nordic walking session suitable for those gradually building up their fitness levels, or with injuries or medical conditions that require a more gradual approach to improved health and fitness.

There are no stiles on this route.

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These fun WALX make every step count. Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills with strength and balance exercises

Our unique WALX sessions need to be experienced

Total Body WALX sessions provide the opportunity to feel for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when it is at the right level for you. You will be introduced to other ways to improve balance and flexibility and to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you

Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than walking without. When poles are used, you are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories

Learn how to WALK WELL by harnessing the power of good posture, 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

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

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

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Join us to celebrate the weekend before Christmas at our Traditional Drinks and Buffet thanks to.the genorosity of Sally and Kevan Débonnaire.

We do ask you to contribute to our charity which this year is Parkinson's UK so bring along a little £ for our collection boxes 

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This 90 minute course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Nordic walking – a very sociable way to get fit, and stay fit, in our beautiful surroundings.  The course includes the use of both strapless Nordic walking poles - which will be used predominantly for ease of learning - and strapped poles, and covers the basics to enable you to get going effectively, and immediately. 

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Stourpaine to Shillingston Forest round to Durweston Mill

This is a beautiful walk taking you through the Stour Valley from Stourpaine looking over towards Hod Hill and Hambledon Hill before turning away to Shillingston Forest.

We enter the forest area with a little steep hill and then moving onto a long gradual slope up towards the ridge. Before we get to the top there is a short very steep section which you can take your time over.

Once on the ridge you will have wonderful far reaching views looking over towards the Isle of Wight. We descend through an amazing glade coming out onto fields just before Durweston.

We go through the Durweston Village and down a lane to the Mill which has a large pool area. Then a short walk back through Stourpaine to the cars.

Walk 2 - This is a harder walk which has steeper hills to reach the top of Shillingston Forest.

It is equally beautiful as the walk above however we are taking a slightly different route going past the Durweston Mill and then up into the forest via Durweston Village.

We will meet up with the Walk 1 path once on the ridge and then follow a similar route back.

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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 and a discounted price for NWUK Membership which entitles you to many discounts including when purchasing your poles from the NWUK webstore.

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Join Karen for an early morning wake up and stretch class, suitable for all levels. No equipment needed other than a mat or something comfortable to lie on.

The "WALX HQ Presents ..." sessions are delivered online from WALX & Nordic Walking UK head office, helping you stay active and mobile from home. All sessions are FREE for those on a monthly payment package with their local instructor.

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For the Home Weights Workout all you need is something you can hold in your hands to use as an added resistance. It could be a set of weights or dumb-bells, alternatively you could use washing softener bottles or plastic milk bottles filled with water. You could use wet towels in a plastic bag or bags of potatoes (anything you can hold in each hand). 

This is a fun session you can do in the comfort of your own home but share the experience with others. This session is a whole body workout that you can do in very little space. 

We will challenge you to make it effective, however, alternatives are offered throughout to cater for fitness levels and injuries etc. 

Come and join in the fun!!!!!!

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Monday Motivator  - These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises for our Monday workout.

An active walk optimising the use of Bungypump or Nordic walking poles and raising the heart rate along the way.  

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Janneke's Monday morning adventure walk

This is a 90 minutes walk on footpaths through fields and over stiles around Ellastone. Come and enjoy this early morning walk to get an active start at the beginning of your week. 

Using gears 2 and 3, working through the gears for progression and endurance. Walking 3 - 4 miles

Don't forget to wear suitable clothing for all weathers

Please do not book on for this walk if you think you may have symptoms or have been in contact with some one who has symptoms of Covid-19. Thank you for your understanding.

Bring your own (hot) drink for after the walk.

No toilets available.

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

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These fun WALX make every step count. Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills with strength and balance exercises

Our unique WALX sessions need to be experienced

Total Body WALX sessions provide the opportunity to feel for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when it is at the right level for you. You will be introduced to other ways to improve balance and flexibility and to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you

Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than walking without. When poles are used, you are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories

Learn how to WALK WELL by harnessing the power of good posture, 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

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

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

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This is a Gear 2 walk and is approximately 4 miles with a couple of short-ish steep ramps and some longer hills. The walk is along hard tracks and lovely turf. It is a great fitness improver for those who want to include some hill work into their exercise routine. 

Gear 1 - A nice, easy and natural pace that you can do for extended periods with recovery periods where appropriate. Short hills might be introduced. 

Gear 2 - A faster pace gained through technique. There will be less recovery time.

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Our quintessential Best Start to the Week Walk is exactly as described - sets you up for your week and sets intentions on a Monday morning.

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We will visit 4 locations in rotation, Stour Meadows where we will hopefully get to see the Kingfishers and the Otters, Field Grove woods for the birds and possible Deer, The Mildown for birds and scenery across to Bryanston School and then Stourpaine for the beautful scenery with lots of sheep up on Hod Hill plus Deer when we cross the River Stour.

4 Beautiful locations to reconnect with nature.

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Our Zoom classes are designed to get you up and moving each morning. Each session includes mobility, balance, strength, aerobic exercise and flexibility. All done within 30 minutes! Options are given so everyone moves to their own ability.

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Mary Burton has worked in exercise therapy for many years strongly advocating that exercise should be accessible for everyone regardless of shape, size or disability. In this class, she will lead you through a series of movements with the transformative Smovey rings to work body and brain while improving aerobic fitness, strength, coordination and balance. You can use light weights or shortened poles instead of Smoveys.

The "WALX HQ Presents ..." sessions are delivered online from WALX & Nordic Walking UK head office, helping you stay active and mobile from home. All sessions are FREE for those on a monthly payment package with their local instructor.

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This is a lovely 6 mile circular walk from Beetham Village. No major hills - just mild undulations! It's suitable for all abilities.

A mixture of woodland trails, quiet lanes, coastal paths and a deer park to boot.