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The Power of the Poles induction will empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to obtain the fitness gains that you want.

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Join our Guided Nordic Walk around the ancient Forest. Walks are led by our team of experienced Forestry England Volunteers. Our walks are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, who have completed a NWUK Learn to Walk Course and are comfortable walking for the full 90 minutes.

Please sign up at least 2 hours before the advertised start time so that we can ensure one of our volunteer leaders will be there.

Please note that walks may be cancelled at short notice, full refunds will be given if this happens. 

Please book in advance online. Freedom Passport Holders only.

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Looking for a fun, social way to improve your fitness and overall wellbeing?

Our wellness walking sessions are the perfect choice! A firm favorite among our members—who proudly call themselves ‘The Hillbillies’. This session is all about challenging your body while enjoying the fresh air and camaraderie of others.

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The terrific Tuesday series of Explorer WALX starts from picturesque Thorpe.  Literally, at the gateway to Dovedale, this appealing little village is set in some of the most beautiful countryside.

Close to the junction of the beautiful rivers Dove and Manifold, it was originally a group of farms and isolated cottages around the tiny church of St Leonard.

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The Strollers Health Walk is a highly social and supportive session, perfect for improving your health and fitness. If you find the pace a bit challenging, you can join the 10.15am Striders Group, a slightly faster  option.

Who is it for?This session is ideal for:

The Benefits:Many of our members have already experienced fantastic results, including:

We also have a lot of fun as we enjoy exercising in the fresh air and building a supportive community. This is a very social session, making it a great way to meet others while taking care of your health.

Come join us and experience the benefits for yourself!

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Striders Health Walk – A Fun and Social Session 

The Striders Health Walk is a highly social and supportive session, perfect for improving your health and fitness. If you find the pace a bit challenging, you can join the 10am Strollers Group, a gentler option designed to help you progress at your own pace.

Who is it for?This session is ideal for:

The Benefits:Many of our members have already experienced fantastic results, including:

We also have a lot of fun as we enjoy exercising in the fresh air and building a supportive community. This is a very social session, making it a great way to meet others while taking care of your health.

Come join us and experience the benefits for yourself!

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A gentle- to moderate-paced Nordic walk for all abilities. Your instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace. New to Nordic walking and Total Body Walking? Get in touch to discuss getting started on a Tuesday morning.

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A gentler walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace. This Wellness WALX is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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Want to take your fitness and strength to the next level? This is the one for you!! This instructor led session will improve your muscular strength, resistance, endurance.

It is a full body intense  workout. Exercises are differentiated to suit your level of fitness. Bands are used for resistance work and smoveys will improve your cardio.   

  Hill drills and interval training will be embedded into the session when we are  at Newbold Comyn or Burton Dassett.

This is a moderate demanding instructor lead session 

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A great chance to build up your fitness whilst enjoying a walk in this beautiful Country Park. Previously an Ironstone Quarry the park is a lovely mix of woodland and green spaces bursting with flora and fauna. The varied tracks and trails provide variety and mixed terrain with opportunities to raise the heartbeat but also time to enjoy peace and mindfulness.

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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk through Cuerden Valley Park.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Power of Poles Intro Course is a 90-minute introduction to get you started with nordic walking poles. It will turn your walk into a workout. You will learn the basic technique of using the poles to improve posture, strengthen your core, work all the major muscle groups, burn more calories than regular walking and get an enhanced cardio workout, all while feeling propelled by the poles and lighter on your feet. After you have completed this introductory session, you will receive the Freedom Passport and you can join any NWUK group walks in the UK. (This includes a free first walk with NWUK Tas Valley.)

Poles will be provided for you on the day.Please aim to arrive 5-10min before the start time so we can begin the session promptly.

Please wear appropriate weatherproof clothing and walking shoes suitable for public footpaths.

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

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

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Find out just what Total Body WALX poles are and how they will help you get the most from your walking, and then get to try a pair for yourself. This is a fun session where we also look at posture and balance.

Suitable for all.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Gentle Walk with Mel

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 £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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Walking along the canal and returning via the country lanes this longer circular walk has plenty for us to see.

Please remember that paths can be muddy in places at this time of year.

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  Improving functional fitness is key to every day activities.

These sessions deliver  exercises to improve mobility, strength, balance and coordination. Your overall fitness including your cardio output will improve, It is a whole body workout helping you feel more energised, Using smoveys will support your upper body and core strength and increase your heartrate.

As we work in a group everyone can work within their limits.  There will be plenty of opportunity to rest and all the exercises are differentiated to suit you. We use out poles to improve our core strength, balance and upper body range of movement.

Improving posture is key to improve the way you walk!! Wellness Functional fitness is just one of the Total Body WALX session  

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Depending on preference and fitness level, this flexible walk is for those who would normally book on to our ‘well-being extra’ walk (up to 75 minutes), or for those who might normally book on to our longer, quicker ‘easy adventure’ walk (up to 90 minutes).  The walk is also a great starter walk for those who have recently completed their training.

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Walk well, experience poles for improved posture and total body walking, and perform balance and strength exercises in the woods. These FREE 60mins sessions give you a clear idea of what WALX is all about! Don't want to wait? Get in touch for a free trial class now.

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A gentler, sociable walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace. Delivered in partnership with Three Rivers District Council, this walk is free for WD19 residents.

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Starting out from South Stainley, and passing by the new eco houses, this walk crosses fields to join Station Lane at Burton Leonard. It then returns via Jackson Wood to emerge by the church at South Stainley. At 3.5 miles, the walk takes around 90 minutes.

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A 3 mile riverside walk.

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If you have heard of Nordic walking and want to give it go - THIS is the session for you because Total body walking is the latest and most effective yet natural way to walk with poles. It is easier to master, feels great from the start and will help you to walk better, further and faster (if you want to)

You will feel lighter on your feet and energised after the session and ready to join in our regular walks or use poles in your own time.

Whatever your fitness level and goals - our experts will help you to improve, enjoy and gain form every step you take

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This Yoga walk is led at Poor Common.

A beautiful wood with good paths.

Plenty of street parking.

No prior knowledge of Yoga required. All the poses are done in standing.