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Our Wellbeing classes are gentler Nordic walking sessions, suitable for those gradually building their fitness levels, or with injuries or medical conditions that require a more gradual approach to improved health and fitness.

For those who will benefit, this class can include gentle balance, strength and breathing exercises, and individual rest periods are incorporated when required.

This session is about an hour.

Poles Provided

Wear footwear suitable for outdoor walking and clothes to match the weather.

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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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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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This is your opportunity to have a go at Nordic Walking and discover how it can turn your walk into a total body workout.

Nordic Walking is suitable for all levels of ability including those who are new to outdoor walking and those with health conditions. The poles provide propulsion and stability. Nordic Walking is very flexible and you are able to walk at a pace that suits you.

Poles are provided for this 30 minute session.

Please aim to arrive 5-10min before the start time so we can begin the session promptly.

This is an outdoor activity and you will need to bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.Outdoor trainers or flexible-soled walking shoes are preferable.

 Sessions need to be booked online in advance.

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Our lovely Tuesday 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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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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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 - Thamesmead Library at The Nest    

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

Meeting Day and Time: Tuesday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Thamesmead Library, The Nest in Cygnet Square, SE2 9FA

Parking: Free parking on Yarnton Way and Seacourt Road by Willow Bank Primary school.

Buses: 177, 229, 244, 301, 401, B11

Toilet and Refreshments available: Yes

Description of the Walk: From the Library the WALX Guide will lead you through one of 3 routes. Choosing from the walk to the River Thames, Lesnes Abbey or Southmere Lake. Approximately 1.5-2.0 miles. After the walk, you are warmly invited to join us in the library for a coffee or tea and biscuits for which there is nominal 50p charge.   

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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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Starting from The Willett Arms this walk follows the river along to Canford village.

An easy walk with beautiful river views.

Option for coffee after at the pub.

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

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Pace one

A 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga or relaxation too. On Monday these walks take place around Stanmore and Harrow Weald on mainly flat terrain but we do go on trails through the woods so that we can enjoy the changes in nature throughout the year. This is a very friendly group and we are always ready to welcome new walkers who want to get back into exercise in a safe and gradual way.

Starting in April 2025 there is also the option to sign up for the 6 week Total Body Walking Programme in the beautiful Canons Park in Stanmore which is being supported by TfL and Friends of Canons Park. This programme runs on Tuesdays and Sundays at 11am. 

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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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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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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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  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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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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This largely circular route starts at The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, picks up and follows the River Onny passing through and past three of the old villages that existed prior to Craven Arms itself.

Nordic Walx are simply sociable Nordic walks in a mixed ability group, enjoying beautiful locations in and around South Shropshire and beyond. Most routes are circular and will try to make the most of the beautiful surroundings.

We are adhering to Covid-19 protocols. Please use your own poles and bring your own water.

Please do not book on for for a walk if you think you may have symptoms, or do have symptoms or have been in contact with some one who has symptoms. If you can, please use a Lateral Flow Test beforehand. Thank you for your understanding.

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A 3 mile gentle walk around the fields and lanes towards Breinton.

Meet near end of carpark, by the entrance.

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A purposeful small group nordic walk, up to 2 miles at gear 1-2. May include stopping for simple breathing, balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises.This walk is suitable for those new to walking outdoors, with health conditions or recovering from illness/ injury. 

Poles are provided for this session. Please aim to arrive 5-10min before the start time so we can begin the session promptly.

This is an outdoor activity and you will need to bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and terrain which can be uneven, stony and muddy.

Please bring a water bottle and snacks and a small back pack is useful for carrying them in.  

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Starting out from the car park opposite the Harrogate Squash &  Fitness Centre, the route heads across the old golf course, then passes the viaduct towards Rudding Lane and returns across fields via Harrogate Ringway. The route then comes back up across the old golf course, follows the trail through Hookstone Wood, passes the lake and returns to the car park.

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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.