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Duration - one hour, walk grade - 2.  Often people say that they are afraid of joining a guided walk because they don’t want to hold back the group.  Well this walk is designed for those who don’t want to be rushed.  It’s conducted at the pace of the slowest walker.  Faster walkers can go ahead and we will have regular catch-up and re-groupings.

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Todays walk replaces our regular Easy Monday morning walk.

These are a great way to practice your technique and take a gentle approach to improving your technique. Great for those new to nordic walking or those looking for an easier walk level.

Nordic Walking is a specific fitness technique and is not to be confused with trekking, hill walking or trail running as the poles are not planted in front of the walker/runner but in a specific way that increases the use of the upper body. It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing.

Note: To participate in regular Nordic WALX, you must have completed our Nordic Freedom Course.

Please note walkers must observe social distancing following government guidelines for COVD-19.

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends. 

Free WALX of Wellbeing - Danson Park

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Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Thursday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Danson Stables, Danson Park, DA6 8HL

Parking and Buses: Yes

Toilet and Cafe: Yes

Description of the Walk: From the car park the WALX Guide will lead you through the park, around the lake and into the beautifully cared for English Garden. Approximately 1.5-2.0 miles. There is a footpath that is suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters. 

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Hosted by: Cathy Fort

Why not come and join our friendly group of walkers exploring the beautiful parkland of Attingham with its accient trees, and wonderful wild life. We take our time walking in nature enjoying the bird song and beautiful views and lanscape. Every season brings us somthing special and is one of our most popular walking locations.

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An introduction to the joys of pole walking and to feel the benefits can offer you. The techniques you will be introduced to will enable you to get started on your pole walking adventures and receive your Freedom Passport

Poles will be provided for you to use during this session 

Free car park

Closest toilets are at nearby Claremont Gardens (in the car park) and Garsons Farm

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These WALX make every step count! This Wellness WALX is an effective mix of walking, strength, balance and bone health exercises delivered within a social, supportive class.

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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk around the Cottam area. Enjoy refreshments at the Community Centre

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and Yoga postures focusing on the breath, using different exercise apparatus such as Smovey Rings, Total Body WALX Poles and resistance bands.This is a gentle class incorporating stretching and some mindful movements.

 It's ideal for anyone who wants to progress gently with their exercise.

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Let's have a wander around Whittle le Woods and local area. This will be a leisurely-paced 6km walk and talk through woods, paths and maybe along the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

Please allow around 2 hours for this walk

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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 This is our regular 1 hour walk. We sometimes walk on the Tissington Trail as this is fairly level and even. But we will also incorporate fields and hills in our walks which are 2-3 miles. Gear 1 and sometimes 2 Please bring a (hot) drink for after the walk. Please note, there are no toilet facilities (unless the pub is open early)

From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills.

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A more gentle walk for those with a recent medical condition that means that mobility is limited, and who feel their fitness levels have declined as a result.

The challenge is still to manage an hour walk, with rests when needed. Regular weekly walks can bring improvements.

Start of the walk is at the same time as the other group. Warming up exercises are together and we meet again in the car park for a hot drink.

Gear 1 - max 2 miles at your pace. 

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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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Join Emma for a Gentle paced Nordic Walk at Campbell Park.

For a Gentle nordic walk along the picturesque river and canal of the Ouze valley. A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2-3 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 4km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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A total body walking workout that blends cardio, strength and flexibility that is joint friendly and great for building balanced fitness. 

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Join us for a gentle Wellness session in  beautiful surroundings. We love to chat and get ourselves fit for life!

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Enjoy sociable Nordic Walking for 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'll walk for at least an hour, longer if your time allows.

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

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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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 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.  Everyone is welcome on this  wellness walk with or without poles.

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

  Try out some poles, try other ways to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you!

Join this friendly mixed ability group. Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than ordinary walking .(When poles are used we are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture, help balance  and burn more calories)

These walks will be ideal for anyone recovering from Covid or other health conditions and those walkers who want a gentle return to  fitness levels.  

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

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A moderate-paced walk WALX in Kedleston`s glorious parkland, set around hundreds of acres of green sward and lakes, with tinkering waterfalls where wildfowl are in plenty. Kedleston Park is perfectly designed for enjoyable walking, be it on one of the graded woodland walks or beside attractive lakes made by damming Cutler Brook.

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Not too fast, not too slow’ This walk is a gentle walk and is ideal if you need to build your confidence as you start your journey with WALX.

If you want a /gentle steady walk over the  spectacular Comyn this is the walk for you.

Hills will be avoided as best as possible and  the route varies each week.

During the drier months we will walk through the meadows, if its wet and muddy we will keep to the hard perimeter surface. ‘

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Our classic Thursday morning Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk... suitable for most fitness levels - but not a stroll in the park!

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A walk across a nature reserve and a SSSI managed by the National Trust.

Far reaching views towards Hengistbury Head and the I O W.

Plenty of free parking. A very popular area to walk.

Around 3 to 3.5 miles at a sociable pace. Some slopes.

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These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest and our beautiful coastline.

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Why not come and try this gentle fusion of walking with yoga. These gentle WALX incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength with a bit of mindfulness and relaxation too.

All postures are standing and suitable for complete beginners to yoga along with more experienced yogis.

Held in the beautiful surroundings of Sywell Country Park. A fantastic way to connect with nature.

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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.