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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 £25.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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Join us for a walk around the park.

It can be done by anybody, anywhere.  Poles are provided.  Ensure that you wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather. 

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Discover the Joy of Walking with Poles

If you love walking and spending time outdoors, it’s time to take it to the next level with pole walking!

Walking with poles is a low-impact activity that’s easy on the joints and provides numerous benefits:

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Don’t wait—book now and experience the power of poles for yourself!

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 Come and join WALX Dorset group for a wander around the majestic pines of Wareham Forest. 

A sociable pace to cater for a friendly walk - you can pace ahead if you want or you can cut the corners. A walk for those that need to get out for some fresh air, fitness and chat. 

Connect with nature and like-minded walkers - bring poles and dogs if they are wellbehaved. 

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Are you interested in joining a walking group with a difference?

Would you like to get more from a walk?

Come and join WALX Heart of The Shires and find out how Nordic Walking can answer these questions.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to Nordic Walking and the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking.

In this 90mins session, 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 will be at a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport. allowing you to join our walks and classes along with other WALX and Nordic Walking UK groups around the UK.

We can guide you towards the right walk or class to help you get started and advise you on choosing the right poles for you.

We're waiting to meet you.

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Power of the Poles

This is course is to enable the enthusiastic newcomer to enter the world of walking with poles where they can improve their skills and fitness levels.

It will bring you confidence to walk with poles. You will leave this session feeling excited about getting going.

Ideal once you have tasted the experience you will want  to continue your journey.

You will throughout your participation in sessions receive excellent instruction  and motivation to keep you engaged.

You will be supported as often and to the level you wish. We are a social group and have so much fun keeping active and getting fitter.

There are numerous sessions and weekly walks to help you continue practising what you have learned.

You will be amazed at your improved fitness levels in a relatively short time. The key is enjoyment.

This session is just the beginning of  your journey to enjoying exercise, being outside, having fun and improving your fitness  

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A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 2 miles with a pace of 20 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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The Tuesday Afternoon WALX is an easy paced walk covering approximately 3 miles using gear 2. A different walk each week for you to enjoy walking at various countryside locations and parkland. Our walks are a low impact way to keep your joints healthy, reduce pain and help you stay mobile at any age.

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

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The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme. There are 2 Courses of one and a half hours each. Course 1 is designed to provide sufficient knowledge for someone to be proficient at using poles. Course 2 is an optional further course for those wanting to explore a more in-depth knowledge of walking with poles and the traditional Nordic Technique. I will help you to understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

These courses will ensure you master the technique of using poles and change the way you walk for life. Course 1 will cover the following:

Gear 1: Mastering the arm swing, upper body engagement and pole plant angle.

Gear 2: Gaining propulsion from the pole and toe push, adapting pole position for hills and tailoring technique to your fitness, mobility and personal goals.

You will experience different poles types, the core ledge and straps in order to select the technique and poles that are right for YOU!

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and be at a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport, allowing you to join walks & classes.

Dress to suit the weather, ensuring that you have suitable footwear. Please bring water in a small rucksack or bumbag, so that your hands are free. All poles are provided

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This Yoga walk is led at Poor Common.

See below for full details.

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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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Experience the ultimate walking workout! Total Body WALX™ combines energising drills and strength-building exercises to make every step count. This exhilarating and dynamic session is designed to challenge your body and boost your motivation, perfect for an evening energy lift.

Whether you prefer walking with or without poles, this class is for everyone. For those using poles, we recommend completing the technique course to maximize your benefits.

Our members affectionately call this session ‘Purgatory in the Park’—a testament to its fun, yet challenging nature!

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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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This energetic session is designed to give you a whole-body workout in just 45 minutes—perfect for busy schedules!

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Why You’ll Love It:

This session is designed to challenge you, but always with fun in mind. It’s perfect for small spaces and guaranteed to leave you feeling accomplished.

Come and join the fun—let’s move together!

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Please bring a head torch and hiviz vest

Brisk and Burning

Nordic Walking can quickly build your general fitness, but adding some specific exercises will help you to perform better and keep improving your fitness.

In these walks we will do interval sessions (alternating between fast (gear 3, speedhyking) and slow (gear 2) Nordic Walking and hill drills in combination with muscular strength and endurance exercises. But we will also pay attention to balance and coordination in a variety of exercises. 

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport.

Please contact me if you would like to do this class but have not attented the Power of Poles 2 course

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 2 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 2 hours will be charged in full.   

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Take time out to enjoy a walk and talk along the paths and tracks to be found in Farington Moss and surrounding areas.

It is essential to register and book online.

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Join Gilly for a virtual version of her popular Yoga WALX.

The "WALX HQ Presents ..." sessions are delivered online from WALX & Nordic Walking UK head office, helping you stay active and mobile from home. All sessions are FREE for those on a monthly payment package with their local instructor.

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Push the speed on Tuesday evenings, with or without poles! Want to experience a challenging exercise walk and don't want to run? Come and give this a go! Head torch required!

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A 30-minute session from the YogaWALX sequence, using the poles for support as we would in the park. 

A gentle relaxing session to stretch and spend more time on yourself.    

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

Mostly a Gear 2 walk and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is a refreshing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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A virtual Nordic Walk via Zoom for approximately 60 minutes.  If you`d like to join this walk please contact the instructor and he will give you the access link.  Conducted to suit all levels; you will work-out at a level that you`re comfortable with and that is within your fitness level. 

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Badbury Rings is a beautiful place to walk in the morning with far reaching views as you go round the Rings.

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A gentle walk in the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest and our lovely coastline.  We will walk about 2.5 miles and it's all flat.

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Our Virtual WALX are online, helping you stay active and mobile from home. Join us to get moving, raise your heart rate and improve your balance and strength. These sessions are designed to fit easily into your day so there`s no excuse to get up and going – come and join us.

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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.