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Join us for a Total Body WALX - Fitness on a Friday. A moderate-intensity walk of between 3 and 4 miles exploring the picturesque Cannock Chase. Although the starting location may differ, each of the walks will be different and bring beautiful landscapes and a variety of colours, aromas, and wildlife from the different seasons.

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The Explorer WALX will take you to various local countryside parks and nature reserves, following pathways and river courses around St Albans. Visit some of Hertfordshire's beautiful countryside, on varied terrain, these walks are ideal for anyone who wants to improve their fitness and enjoy the social side of walking.

If you feel unwell between the time of booking the walk and attending please err on the side of caution and cancel.

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

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Enjoy yourself while improving your health. These very sociable walks are suitable for all ages and levels of ability.

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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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Pace: Mainly Gear 2.  Distance covered : approx 3 to 4k depending on weather and ground conditions

A great walk for intermediate Nordic walkers, these weekly walks take place in the parks and public footpaths around Harrow, Stanmore and Ruislip.

An excellent way to start the week is with a Nordic Walx on a Monday or Wednesday in and around Stanmore and Harrow Weald. Get ready for the weekend with a stimulating Saturday morning walx around Stanmore Country Park. Or join us on a Sunday morning for a longer, faster paced walk in Ruislip Woods.

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Our lovely Friday walk is an hour of easy walking incorporating some mobility, balance and stretches - perfect for those who don't want to push themselves too much, are recently starting out on their Nordic walking journey or quite simply want to have an hour of steady, pleasurable  walking.

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A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 2 miles with a pace of 20+ min/min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 1 walk with occasional and limited bursts of gear 2 where appropriate and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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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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Power of Poles intro course

Meet at 9.45 for a 10am start at the Barn, Green Farm Thorpe DE6 2AW

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.

This course will ensure you get the correct movement and techniques from the start. We provide the poles for tuition sessions. These are strapless during the first part and we change to strapped nordic walking poles in the second half of the course.

Have a look at power-of-poles for more information

After this course you will receive the Freedom Passport to book walks with all NWUK instructors.

A progression to an optional Part 2 of the course gives you the opportunity to explore how to get more out of using Nordic style strapped poles with drills and advanced technique tuition.

Don`t forget to wear suitable shoes and clothing for all weathers and bring a drink and snack.

This is what other people said:

"Thank you for the course on thursday I really enjoyed the afternoon, and am looking forward to being in the walks. It was all very informative and you also made it enjoyable . See you on thursday I only ached a little bit the next day."

"These are brilliant poles as it gives everyone an opportunity to walk and feel able, to join in."

Stiles & Gates – Although I will try and keep routes to a minimum of stiles and gates, you need to be able to climb stiles unaided.

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 24 hours will be charged in full.   

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Meet at large Lay-by on outskirts of Instow. Post code EX394JH 

For those who have completed the 'Learn to' Nordic walking course. Enjoy a GENTLE full body work out while walking along the Tarka trail and Instow beach.

Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by an accredited instructor, these walks make the most of our stunning coastal countryside and are a relaxing and therapeutic way to enjoy keeping fit and active outdoors.

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Join Emma for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Campbell Park. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass & tarmac paths, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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A lovely walk through woodland and across fields, with excellent views of distant horizons, following mostly footpaths and bridleways. At about 3.8 miles, this circular walk takes about an hour and forty minutes.  

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Friday Frolickers Health Walk

Start your journey to better health and fitness with the Friday Frolickers Health Walk!

Join this friendly and supportive session to take the first step toward a healthier, happier you!

We’d love to see you there!

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility, strength exercises, deliberate breathing routine and a bit of relaxation too. Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

Join Sally for a class which has a focus on 'walking well' with or without poles, in 2 parts. There will be some drills and a Smovey session for 45 minutes followed by a gentle walk for 45 minutes. You are welcome to join for the whole session or either of the 2 parts. 

Toilets and Cafe

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A 1 hour walk around Durlston Country park encompassing the nature and geology of the landscape. All whilst enjoyng the stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. 

During every season there is always something to enjoy. Be it the wild flower meadows or the framed views amongst the woodland walk of the seascape and beyond. Make this your weeky taste of the Jurassic Coast - it never disappoins. 

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Friday Cafe Nordic Walx - this is up to 2 hours and 5 miles often followed by a coffee at a local cafe or bring your own flask for an after walk coffee and chat. 

Click to see details of where we are walking today!

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.

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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 wellbeing walk is suitable for those who have completed the Power of Poles Introductory course/Learn to Nordic walk course and/or haven`t attended a class for a while.

This walk is also suitable for anyone coming back from an injury/illness or has medical conditions that prevent them from walking at a faster pace.

By regularly attending, you will be able to focus on increasing the intensity of your walking as fitness levels improve.

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises.

To begin we walk in beautiful woodland.

See below for full description.

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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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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.

This is a moderate walking pace class incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors, ideal for those wanting to progressively build their aerobic fitness, and improve strength and balance.

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Enjoy a moderate walk in the beautiful Essex Countryside.

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Join us for this 5-6km walk setting off from Owd Nells.

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A walk to stretch our legs in the local woodlands and enjoy the calm of the countryside.

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An Intermediate / Gear 2 walk of approximately 4 miles. The gradient is gentle, no steep hills or ramps, but the aim is to maintain a good pace. There are a couple of alternative routes according to the ground conditions but walkers should be prepared to walk along country roads and farm tracks.

Intermediate - A faster pace than Gear 1 and an established technique is key, but if necessary a little more recovery time for those that need it. 

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

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Want to find out more about WALX? Join us for a FREE short session where we take you for a short walk to chat through what YOU want to get out of walking more and show you the things we offer here at WALX.

Our qualified, professional instructors will explain the levels and types of walks we have and provide advice on what is best for you - depending on your fitness levels and aims.

Suitable for all levels whether you are training for a mighty hike or getting back into exercise - we can help, and our welcoming groups will keep you inspired.