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A final pre-Christmas walk around the Arne RSPB Nature Reserve. Spend some relaxing time walking the heath and woodland paths to Shipstal point, looking out for wading birds in the mudflats along the circular route back to the visitor centre and cafe where we will stop for coffee/cake. 

Entry is free to RSPB members (please bring along your membership card) or you can pay an entry fee of £5 per person for the day. This goes towards helping protect the reserve and its inhabitants as well as conservation work through out the area.  

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One of our all-time favourites, this walk starts from Ripley, heads north following the Nidderdale Way up to High Cayton then loops round towards Newton Hall before returning to Ripley. The walk is just under 5 miles, and takes about 2 hours. Conducted mostly in gear 2, the walk also offers some long stretches on an even surface to notch the pace up a gear!

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Join us on a gentle and sociable morning walk around Avon Heath Country Park, Xmas jumpers will make it extra festive.  We will have coffee and mince pies after in the cafe.

Heathland, some wide forest tracks, rooty ups and down through the park are delightful with some lovely views.

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Come and Try ... these WALX make every step count! Total Body Walking™ is a unique mix of walking drills with strength, balance and postural exercises. Enthusiasm required; no equipment needed.

FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE - contact us for your free trial code

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Enjoy Nordic walking with a mixed ability group south of Eynsham. The flat, circular route takes you through fields with a view of Wytham Hill and Woods to Pinkhill Lock on the Thames. We return along the Thames path to Eynsham Lock. 

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Not looking for a group session? Why not arrange a bespoke session with one of our fantastic instructors? Contact us if you'd like arrange a session.

This session is for A&T, walking with Michelle.

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Enjoy a moderate walk in the beautiful Essex Countryside.

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Join us for this medium-paced 5-6 km walk at Astley Park. The route will take us around the fountained pond, along the footpaths through riverside woods and around the Hall and it’s grounds. We may also have time to take a look at the walled gardens and courtyard.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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A steady paced 2.6 mile walk where you can enjoy the beauty of Sywell reservoir with or without poles.

The all weather, undulating track allows for a few opportunities to get the heart rate lifted which will help towards improving your fitness over time.

Enjoy seeing the seasonal changes of this local gem, pause to enjoy the visiting birds and take a moment in nature .

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We will meet at the top end of the Crow Point car park at 11.00am and then take a gentle stroll out onto the beach. Depending on wind direction and strength, we will either walk around the point or cut through the middle. We might walk back along the Board Walk if we get that far, otherwise we will just return along the shoreline.

If open, we will have a coffee back at 51 Degrees North, on the side of Tesco's.

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Total Bdoy WALX sessions are all about improving fitness. This session is a walk with drills, using the terrain and distance stamina and endurance will  mprove.

Some resistance work will be included using resistance bands. Technique is also worked on, good technique will provide an excellent cardio and overall body workout. 

This session is a mix of everything to get you stronger and fitter.          

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of relaxation too.

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Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do… twice as effective! 

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A one hour walk exploring the local countryside and woodlands, open spaces and wild flowers

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THIS IS A PRIVATELY BOOKED 1-1 SESSION.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A 1-1 PLS CONTACT REBECCA at lovelywalks@icloud.com

Our one to one sessions are suitable for people who prefer a dynamic session looking at specific technique or training for a challenge. This is also ideal for those who prefer to not participate in the weekly group sessions, often training on their own, but returning occasionally for a technique refresher.

The technique sessions are suitable for people who need to smarten up and tighten up on their Nordic walking technique. 

If you have completed a beginner course and have let things slide a bit, this session could be just what you are looking for. You don`t need to be a regular Norfolk Nordic Walking member and you are not obligated to participate in all our sessions.

Please note: The venue shown can be changed

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A sociable Nordic walk at an easy gentle pace for all those with LONG TERM HEALTH CONDITIONS and their carers.

Delivered in partnership with WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL, these gentle paced easy adventure walks are designed for people who are living with long term health conditions (and their carers) and who have completed either a POWER OF POLES INTRODUCTION course or our ARMCHAIR TO ACTIVE programme.

Mostly gear 1 with some gear 2 where appropriate over mixed terrain and lasting 45 minutes.

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Total Bdoy WALX sessions are all about improving fitness. This session is a walk with drills, using the terrain and distance stamina and endurance will  mprove.

Some resistance work will be included using resistance bands. Technique is also worked on, good technique will provide an excellent cardio and overall body workout. 

This session is a mix of everything to get you stronger and fitter.          

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The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme. 

Your qualified Instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and a level where you will be automatically enrolled with the WALX Freedom Passport, allowing you to join Nordic WALX all around the UK.

Poles will be supplied - please wear flexible walking shoes and loose layers suitable for the weather of the day. 

Please bring water and a small pack to carry the bottle.

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Celebrate the end of the week by joining us for a 2.5 mile walk through Haslam Park and on the Lancaster canal. Start the weekend with Walx friends and blow away the week's cobwebs.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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A moderately paced ADVENTURE walk of approximately 3 miles with a pace of 17-18 min/mile   Mostly Gear 2 with occasional short bursts of gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain.

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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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Enjoy a 120 minute walk with a stop for coffee and mince pie s at Chiltern Velocafe 

We willaccomodate all levels of walker and this is a dog friendly walk to start of the Christmas shananigans 

 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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Pep up the pace and improve your fitness.  

Great for those who have joined the Distance Challenge Walk. 

This class is fast-paced, at times raising your heart rate and will improve your personal physical endurance. Typically this class will cover 4+ miles. 

If you want to step up a gear on your walks, you are a runner that wants to learn how to ascend and descend hills and master more technical terrain more effectively? Or perhaps you were a gym-goer and want to swap the mirrors for nature. 

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Duration – 1 ½ hours, walk grade - 3.  Not everyone walks at the same pace!  The Regular Walk is a social way to get fit and stay fit.  It`s aimed at moderate paced walkers and above.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together.  This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.