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The route taken across the Chase varies each week but the intention is to take a midweek walk with a moderate intensity walk of around 3 miles exploring the picturesque Cannock Chase.

We cater for all fitness levels, so whether you are just starting your WALX journey, returning after a break or a hardened weekly walker this walk is for you.

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

WALX sessions need to be experienced and not simply described so our WAlx Factor lessons give you the chancee to see for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when its at the right level for you.

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.

We will be walking on both grass and paths so make sure you’re wearing supportive walking boots or shoes/trainers with a good tread that you are happy to get dirty and comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. Paws will be required (on and off on different terrains). Hats, sunscreen and insect repellent will also be required when the weather dictate.

We are encouraging you to bring a friend. If you are  an invited friend , please book and enter WELCOME 1 in the discount box.

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Come and discover Daisy Nook Country Park!

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Join our Wellbeing WALX, a fun, gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter that can incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises as we explore the beautiful common. Suitable for all levels

We walk with poles or without, please feel free to use your own poles if you have any

Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

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 Emma for a 90min Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at RUSHMERE for a change 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass land, fields, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 7.5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Now established as a favourite, this really pleasant (and challenging!) walk sets off from the quiet village of Beckwithshaw, and follows footpaths across fields towards Beckwith. The route then passes through woods and follows paths via Beckside Farm and Shaw Green, looping back to Beckwithshaw. At around 4.4 miles, and with around 20 stiles (please take this into consideration), the walk takes between two and a quarter and two and a half hours.

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body Walking™ is a unique mix of walking and running drills, and strength and balance exercises. Be pushed harder in a stunning location.

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A sociable moderately intense paced walk of approximately 3.5 miles with a pace of 16-17 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk with sustained bursts of Gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is an energising way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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Pace one

A 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga or relaxation too. On Monday these walks take place around Stanmore and Harrow Weald on mainly flat terrain but we do go on trails through the woods so that we can enjoy the changes in nature throughout the year. This is a very friendly group and we are always ready to welcome new walkers who want to get back into exercise in a safe and gradual way.

Starting in April 2025 there is also the option to sign up for the 6 week Total Body Walking Programme in the beautiful Canons Park in Stanmore which is being supported by TfL and Friends of Canons Park. This programme runs on Tuesdays and Sundays at 11am. 

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    This walk will take you on a circular walk including a stretch along the causeway  down the Grand Union Canal,  meandering along gentle woodland paths alongside    the River Leam.

This is route will gently lead us through the old park of Offchurch Bury  into the delightful village of Offchurch, back in time for lunch at the Stag (optional)

It is an easy/moderate   circular walk of 6 miles  

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  There has been much research into the health and wellbeing benefits of being in Nature. Have you ever wonder why you always feel so much better from taking a walk in your local park or countryside?

The reason being we have a deep rooted evolutionary connection with nature and so  often in our busy lives this is overlooked or little time is given to being still in nature .

This session is all  about reconnecting with nature.

You will feel the benefits of this wonderful  experience and in a truly mindful way.   

The start location may be a short drive to the  where the session could be held,     

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A moderate-paced Sunday morning Total Body 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 try Total Body Walking... the new Nordic walking!

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Offchurch Loop from The Stag  

This walk will take you on a circular walk including a stretch along the causeway down the Grand Union Canal,  meandering along gentle woodland paths alongside the River Leam. This is route will gently lead us through the old park of Offchurch Bury into the delightful village of Offchurch, back in time for lunch at the Stag (optional) It is an easy/moderate.

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Connecting with Nature location tbc 

There has been much research into the health and wellbeing benefits of being in Nature. Have you ever wondered why you always feel so much better from taking a walk in your local park or countryside? The reason being we have a deep-rooted evolutionary connection with nature and so often in our busy lives this is overlooked, or little time is given to being still in nature. This session is all about reconnecting with nature. You will feel the benefits of this wonderful experience and in a truly mindful way.   

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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

The one where 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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Total Body Walking has its origins in Nordic Walking and is the next step in your fitness journey. If you want to learn how to turn your walks into a Total Body WALX then come and join the Power of Poles induction programme. 

This course is suitable for all levels of fitness and is ideal for beginners as it is a structured teaching programme engaging participants helping them to feel the benefits of walking with poles. In this 90min session, you will learn the basics of Total Body Walking, feeling your muscles engaging in both upper and lower limbs. On completion you will gain your Freedom Passport, opening up over 2500 national WALX and Nordic Walking UK classes weekly.

Your WALX Master is specifically trained to deliver this course to benefit you the most.

Locally you will be able to book onto any of our WALX on The Chase straight away and enjoy effective, total body walking in the beautiful surroundings of Cannock Chase. 

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Setting off from the centre of Wimborne St Giles a walk in beautiful rural Dorset countryside followed by

optional afternoon tea at the village hall.

They have a different charity each Sunday and the food is excellent. A choice of sandwiches and cakes. 

See below for details.

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

Tweak your technique with your instructor!!

This  session will take you back to basics with fun drills to get you to get the most out of your poles!!

Feel the difference under the watchful eye of the instructor.

We will go through length of stride, pole propulsion and changing speed.

You will definitely feel at the end of this workshop you have done a workout!!

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Technique Workshops

When we first start walking with poles, it’s natural to need a bit of guidance as we learn the technique. After a while, with focus and practice, our form often improves. But over time, especially as we relax into walks or chat along the way, that technique can gradually slip.

Why is good technique important?

Efficiency – Poor technique wastes energy, especially when going uphill.

Injury prevention – Misalignment increases the risk of strain or injury.

Pace – Over time, compromised technique can slow us down.

These workshops are a great opportunity to refresh your skills, improve your efficiency, and stay injury-free, whether you're new to pole walking or have been doing it for years.

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 A midsummer's evening walk in Knole!

I need a minimum of 3 people for a walk.  Please cancel by 6pm the day before a walk.  If you need to cancel after this time or on the day of the walk, I would ask that you just let me know that you cannot attend and the walk will remain chargeable. If a walk is to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, I will let you know by 8pm the evening before.

MODERATE Walks - walks might involve hills and we walk at a pace of around 3 - 3.5 miles per hour.  The walks are usually around 90 mins.

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These walks are a great opportunity to exercise and meet and chat to other walkers. They are of moderate pace with the opportunity should you wish to push yourself a little further. You will walk with a qualified walk leader or master. These walks start at different locations to give you the enjoyment of walking in the surrounding countryside of your local area.

These walks are often lead  by qualified walk leaders and can be from an hour to 3 hours long. It is a moderate  paced walk with a few stops. An hours social walk naturally tends to be  at a quicker pace than the 90+ minutes.

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Rothamsted Manor is a stunningly beautiful Grade 1 listed manor house, set in acres of Hertfordshire woodland with beautiful surrounding gardens. Known as Hertfordshire’s hidden gem, the Manor sits in the historically significant Rothamsted Estate, home to some of the world’s oldest and most important agricultural research work, some of which continues today.

From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills, our Explorer WALX capture the variety of scenery, themes and types of WALX that suit your lifestyle. If you love WALX to the pub or WALX with the dog or simply WALX in wild locations we have them all! Whether long, short, tough or gentle we welcome all ages and all levels.

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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.

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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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Janneke's Monday morning adventure walk

Come and enjoy this early morning walk to get an active start at the beginning of your week. Join us in Dimmingsdale for an adventure walk where easy paths through the valley or the old Railway Track are combined with steep up/down hill paths along sandstone outcrops. This walk is 90 minutes.

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

Don't forget to wear suitable clothing for all weathers

Bring a hot drink/snack for after the walk.

Unfortunately no toilets available

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.