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This popular Forest location has a choice of beautiful walks- open heathland with beautiful views for good weather and a great inclosure with cycle tracks as well as grass rides for a bit of variety.  All options have some good hills!

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

Meeting Day and Time: Wednesday 9.30am  

Meeting Point: Crayford Library, 176 Townhall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN  

Parking and Buses: Free parking in Crayford Sainsbury’s Buses into Crayford are 96, 428, 492  

Toilet and Café: Yes  

Description of the walk: Meeting outside the main doors at Crayford Library, the walk will be one of 3 routes depending on the weather. Walks will include Hall Place, Dartford Heath or the River Cray. The walk may be muddy if the weather has been wet. Approximately 1.5 - 3 miles No poles are required on the walk but you are welcome to use them if you prefer. 

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Join us on our Wellness Walk as we take in the beautiful woodlands and heathland tracks & trails with links back into history, following in the footsteps of royalty as we walk ourselves fitter with or without poles

We meet in the far corner of the Horseshoe Clump car park, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9JP

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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Walk off the Christmas extras and  Join Karen for a Moderate Adventure Walk around the Hastoe & Tring Park area.

We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the great outdoors. Poles or no poles!

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. 

Enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful countryside and are an inspiring way to enjoy being active outdoors.

Pole hire included.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £25.00 monthly plan you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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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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Make the most of being outdoors and get moving with  Total Body WALX in the Verulamium park. 

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

This is a moderate paced class covering approx. 2-3 miles.

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

Remember: Monthly membership gives you unlimited classes for only £19 per month

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An easy paced walk to Heavens Gate and Swyre Head. Wonderful views of the Jurassic Coast and beyond. 

A gentle hill, grassy slopes but some uneven ground and mud at times.

Free parking. No toilet facilities 

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We return to Evington Park for our walk around this lovely park and the accompanying arboretum.  Always lots to see with the various historical parts to this walk plus the abundant wildlife we often come across.

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A lovely walk through wooded footpaths, an ancient ox drove and Whiteshute ridge with lofty views of Winchester's main landmarks.  

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A great way to start the week is with an Active Mondays walk in and around Stanmore. These are intermediate walks, lasting one hour and will include some hill work. For those new to the area you`ll be surprised at the fantastic views over London that you get from Wood Farm Viewpoint, the hidden lakes in PearsWood and Bentley Priory and the seemigly endless trails through woods which change with the seasons.

Walkabout Wednesdays give the opportunity to travel a little further into neighbouring boroughs, or out along the Metropolitan line into the Chess Valley. Saturdays we`re always in the Stanmore Country Park, but we never tire of it as there are such a variety of trails to explore. 

COVID Safety Steps

Facial coverings are recommended to protect yourself when passing others. I may wear a face covering at the start of walks and carry gloves to open gates for you to go through. Throughout the walk we will maintain social distancing as best we can at all times.

NB we will not be hirning poles during the current pandemic to prevent transmission of the virus.

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Our Wednesday Explorer WALXs are a chance to join a longer walk. These walks usually take around 3 hours covering 6-8 miles depending on the terrain. They are aimed at walkers who are comfortable with walking at a moderate pace for the time. We will take a few breaks so bring a hot drink and a snack.

Today we are starting at Hackpen Hill and then walking down towards Temple Bottom. We follow road down towards Rockley and then come back via Ridgeway. Walk is around 7 miles.

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A moderately paced ADVENTURE walk of approximately 3 miles with a pace of 17-18 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk with occasional short bursts of gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain.

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Northam Burrows Country Park and beach walk (Meet at the Sandymere Car Park EX39 1XS) 

This walk is designed to accommodate ALL ABILITIES

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic Walk course- these action packed walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results.

Alternatively depending on individual abilities enjoy sociable gentle Nordic Walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group.

Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and exercises into a steady/fast paced fun walk. Lead by an accredited instructor these walks make the most of our beautiful coastal countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors in sociable company.

Enjoy a full body work out while walking beside/across the oldest golf course in England, along the famous Westward Ho! Beach and through the Northam burrows. We will even stop along the way at the Pebble ridge visitors centre for some light refreshments.

Observing Covid 19 guide lines at all times. (Please ensure you have a face mask with you when entering the Cafe)

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Our social Explorer Walx explore the beautiful areas around Hertford and its surrounding towns and villages and are open to walkers who do not wish, or are not able, to use poles. 

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Join Ursula for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at RUSHMERE WOODS. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 8km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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This social walk lead by a qualified Walx Leader or Instructor will give you the enjoyment of walking in our stunning countryside in a  social group. The key focus of these walks is meeting and chatting to  fellow walkers, the duration of these walks do vary.

These  walks are either  through open countryside, along the canal or thought the parks and gardens of Leamington.

It is a lovely enjoyable way of walking with the opportunity to go for those longer walks if you are looking to challenge yourself over a longer distance  or over steeper terrain . 

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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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A moderately paced 5 mile circular hike from Studland, out to Old Harry Rocks, with a steady climb up to the obelisk before descending back into Studland

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

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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Gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of tai chi or relaxation too.

A gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter. Join our Wellbeing WALX Guides on a sociable, fun and enjoyable walk. We use strapped Nordic or Total Body Walking Poles, or you can walk without if you prefer. If you have your own poles then bring them along with you. 

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

The class is designed to help you get confident moving outdoors, whilst enjoying the fresh air and having some fun.

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Our Explorer WALX will venture into the beautiful areas around the Forest.  This 2 mile walk around the Forest is primarily on flat terrain, but can be muddy on occasions. Allow 1 hour for the walk. 

This Explorer WALX session is open to walkers who do not wish, or are not able, to use poles.  This session is suited to those who are looking to improve their fitness and can walk at a minimum pace of 2 mph. 

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A Wellness moderately paced 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, those not using poles or those who would like to try poles.

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Join us for the final in our series of FULL MOON night walks and a fireside supper of soup and hot dogs!

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A NEW Headtorch Walk from Sherford Bridge in Wareham Forest. We will walk along good tracks to get an hours walk in  - a WALX to get your fitness up whatever the level. Great if you have had a day infront of the screen, in the car or just need to get some fresh air in the safety of others.

Please read the following;

To join this walk you must

Bring a head torch

Wear a Hi Viz Jacket or Vest

Be comfortable to walk in the dark.

We walk in pairs and the walk is unable to take place if there is only 1 booked on therefore please book as early as you can and try not cancel at the last minute unless it is unavoidable.