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 Join us for the next stage of the Lancaster canal.  A 6.4-mile walk from the middle of Garstang along the river Wyre to start, ascending the steps alongside the wonderful Wyre aqueduct onto the Lancaster canal. Walk along the canal to Forton. We can either catch the bus back to Garstang which takes about 10 minutes, or cars which we will have popped in a layby.  

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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A very pleasant new addition to our programme, this walk starts out from the attractive village of Bishop Monkton, and follows part of the Ripon Rowel. The route then takes the path alongside the River Ure, with views across to Newby Hall, before heading back to the start point. At just under 4 miles, the walk takes about an hour and three quarters.

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Join MK Nordic Walking for another of our 'SUNDAY ADVENTURE' Special Event Walks for 2025.

Aiming for a 2-3hr Adventure walk. I have a variety of MK and countryside walks planned for these Sunday Adventures - hope you can join us.

More details coming soon...

Future dates for your diaries, distances will vary:

Location TBC

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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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A beautiful but hilly walk along the Delph Donkey, through Moorgate Quarry to the very top of Wharmton

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 This month's extended WALX starts from Sandridge through to Heartwood Forest following part of the Hertfordshire Way and onto the Childwickbury Estate before returning to Sandridge. 

This is a moderate paced walk with bursts of gear3 covering approximately 8.5 miles.

Mostly countryside footpaths and tracks with some small sections on country lanes.

Join our  Explorer WALX at local countryside parks and nature reserves 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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A great walk for those new to Nordic walking. Led by a qualified Nordic walking instructor.There is plenty to see and discover in this figure of eight nature walk taking in bothwoodland and the largest natural water site in Leicestershire.

Booking essential.

Nordic walking poles can be provided for £1

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Date: Sunday 27th July 2025  

Time: 9.45am start Meeting point: Danson Park Stables car park

Distance: 6 miles in total (3 miles each way) Time: Approx 5 hrs including a stop.

Parking: Free parking  

Description of the walk: Meeting at Danson Park we will walk through the park and head along the footpaths towards Bridgen Road in Bexley where if you would prefer a shorter walk you can meet us here.

2nd Meeting point: Bridgen Road, Bexley, free parking.

Time: 10.30am From the meeting point we will cross the road and into the woods, from here we walk parallel with the River Shuttle. The walk maybe muddy if it has been raining, there are no hills on this walk. We will make a stop at the Oval for a cuppa and brunch if you are hungry, toilets are available here. After approx. 1 hr stop, we will return to Bridgen Road using the same route and then on up to the park. There are buses available if you only want to walk one way. Most of the walkfrom here is in the woods or green spaces but you may need your paws for the strapped poles, strapless poles we tend to keep the paws on all the time anyway.    

Cost: £5.00    

To book: Please book on the dashboard this will include your raffle money.  

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A moderate-paced Sunday morning Total Body Walk for all abilities. The instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace. New to Nordic walking? Get in touch to try Total Body Walking... the new Nordic walking!

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A sociable moderately paced walk of approximately 3.5 miles with a pace of 16-17 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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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 one where the wellbeing AND workout walkers come together for a mixed pace walk.

The only criteria being, you must be able to hold a good comfortable pace for an hour. If you`re not sure if this class is suitable for you, then please get in touch.

The faster walkers will be expected to complete `extra loops`and/or walk back to the group in order to keep everyone together.

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   Come and join our WALX classes. To get the most from using poles in our WALX sessions, the Power of Poles is an excellent starting point.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to the use of poles to exercise the whole body whilst walking. Using poles will engage your core, improve posture and  take the weight off lower body joints. It enables you to exercise outdoors  which is great for your mental health as well.

Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This session will help you select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges. Poles are provided. If this Sunday does not suit, please contact me on 07803 037 332 

The POWER of POLES Induction is totally unique in that it explores the use of both strapless and Nordic walking poles to aid the user gain the best technique and results! Taught over 2 sessions of 1.5 hours duration, the second being optional, the session starts with the strapless moulded handle fitness walking poles devised by WALX and FIZAN

This enables you to feel  greater core engagement and master the  elements that provide propulsion,   increased exercise benefits and make you feel lighter on our feet. Once you have mastered these essential basics you get to explore the traditional Nordic walking straps and movements.  The second session of the Power of Poles is optional and  will be listed separately  at a convenient date for you.

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Total Body Walking has its origins in Nordic Walking and is the next step in your fitness journey. If you want to learn how to turn your walks into a Total Body WALX then come and join the Power of Poles induction programme. 

This course is suitable for all levels of fitness and is ideal for beginners as it is a structured teaching programme engaging participants helping them to feel the benefits of walking with poles. In this 90min session, you will learn the basics of Total Body Walking, feeling your muscles engaging in both upper and lower limbs. On completion you will gain your Freedom Passport, opening up over 2500 national WALX and Nordic Walking UK classes weekly.

Your WALX Master is specifically trained to deliver this course to benefit you the most.

Locally you will be able to book onto any of our WALX on The Chase straight away and enjoy effective, total body walking in the beautiful surroundings of Cannock Chase. 

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Yoga WALX is a gentle walk that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of relaxation too.

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These walks are a great opportunity to exercise and meet and chat to other walkers. They are of moderate pace with the opportunity should you wish to push yourself a little further. You will walk with a qualified walk leader or master. These walks start at different locations to give you the enjoyment of walking in the surrounding countryside of your local area.

These walks are often lead  by qualified walk leaders and can be from an hour to 3 hours long. It is a moderate  paced walk with a few stops. An hours social walk naturally tends to be  at a quicker pace than the 90+ minutes.

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For the Home Weights workout with Denise, all you need is something you can hold in your hands to use as an added resistance. It could be a set of weights or dumb-bells or, alternatively, you could use washing softener bottles or plastic milk bottles filled with water. You could use wet towels in a plastic bag or bags of potatoes (anything you can hold in each hand). 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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Monday Motivator  - These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises for our Monday workout.

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

Our unique WALX sessions need to be experienced

Total Body WALX sessions provide the opportunity to feel for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when it is at the right level for you. You will be introduced to other ways to improve balance and flexibility and to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you

Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than walking without. When poles are used, you are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories

Learn how to WALK WELL by harnessing the power of good posture, core muscles and the perfect stride. Experience how PACE and HILLS can be empowering and how working on balance, flexibility and strength can make walking twice as effective, whatever you are aiming to achieve

Please bring along a small rucksack with your drink and any medication you may need

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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Scenic Walk from Singlton School– Great Views & Fresh Air!

Parking by and opposite Singleton School. This walk starts with a steep climb  for those who want a bit of effort. Coffee to be decided as might try the newish cafe Hannah’s at Singleton or otherwise Weald and downland or west Dean village stores.

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Janneke's Monday morning adventure walk

This is a 90 minutes walk on footpaths through fields and over stiles around Ellastone. Come and enjoy this early morning walk to get an active start at the beginning of your week. 

Using gears 2 and 3, working through the gears for progression and endurance. Walking 3 - 4 miles

Don't forget to wear suitable clothing for all weathers

Bring your own (hot) drink for after the walk.

No toilets available.

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

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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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills, strength exercises, the use of nordic walking poles and other innovative fitness walking kit to help target the upper body too. Delivered by our fully qualified Instructors who will plan WALX that work on all aspects of fitness and make the most of being Outdoors!

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Our quintessential Best Start to the Week Walk is exactly as described - sets you up for your week and sets intentions on a Monday morning.

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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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This is a delightful and gentle scenic walk through Thorncombe Woods.

Suitable for all abilites with or without poles.

There is a wealth of wildlife – including resident Dartmoor ponies- and a varied range of mature trees and open scrubland from which, high up, there are magnificent views of the surrounding countryside with the Purbeck Hill’s in the distance. A walk not to be missed!

We will meet in car park, there is a charge of £1 per hour, to use the car park.

Throughout the walk we will be observing the social distancing as best as possible at all times.

Please note that there are no toilet facilities at this time.

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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.