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Join us for our Saturday morning walk, a moderately-paced session covering 6.5 to 9 miles. This walk is specifically designed for those aiming to significantly improve their stamina and who enjoy a longer distance. It is ideal for individuals comfortable with a walking speed of approximately 3.5 miles per hour over the entire duration, typically across more challenging terrain and with fewer stops. If you're seeking a more challenging workout to elevate your fitness level, this walk is a perfect match.

Walk time of 2.5-3 hours.

Walkers are requested to arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time to allow for parking, shoe change, pole adjustment etc, so that the walk can start promptly at the time indicated.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us if you have any change to your physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, injuries or accidents.

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Enjoy a sociable 3 mile Nordic walk along the footpaths of Mossley! Ideal for beginners

Where will today`s walk take us? Along the bridlepath or up a hidden path? Wherever we go, we`ll be sure to have some fun and laughter!

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Enjoy a 4-4.5 mile Nordic walk along the canals & footpaths of Mossley! This will be a faster paced walk with fewer breaks

To join this walk you must be able to maintain a steady pace of at least 3mph

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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. Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and exercises into a fast paced fun walk. Enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by accredited instructors or walk leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful coastal countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

Jacky’s Jaunt

This walk along the North Devon coast includes a section of the South West Coast National Trail. The route follows paths and lanes enjoying spectacular views along the Atlantic coastline accompanied by possible sightings of porpoise and seals.

We start and finish at the meeting point where outstanding views of the local coastline await our return in a smart and contemporary venue (The Pier House).  

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

Start the day with a fast paced circuit of this lovely reservoir. We finish the session with a set of exercises/ drills to improve muscle strength, agility, stamina and balance.

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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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This session is all about the Power of the Poles.

From this 90 minute session you will under the guidance of a qualified instructor have gained a good understanding of the technique used to turn a walk into a workout. You will be guided on how and why in using the poles correctly you will have a good workout working all the key muscle groups.

You will feel the difference in how you walk with poles and be amazed how it instantly improves posture, gives you a cardio workout for you and is a great start to learn more about how to improve your lifestyle with exercise.   Walking with poles is ideal for almost everyone and can literally change your life and attitude to exercise.  

Exercise can be so much fun with a supportive instructor and like minded people.   If you haven’t yet tried walking with poles come and give it a go!!  

You will be amazed at how this can improve your health, energy levels and wellbeing

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A comfortably paced Total Body WALX for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, during the walk providing if the weather is fine, we will stop for a 20 minute session of Chi Ball - a mixture of Tai Chi and Yoga from the seasons sequence. A small ball is used but imagination is fine for the session.

Details can be given if you would like to purchase a ball, for more details on the full chi ball virtual class please see the booking system.  

You can book this session without the Power of Poles training, join us walking with no poles or borrow a set from us and feel the ‘Power of Poles’.  

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley.

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Alice Holt Forest Nordic Walkers are delighted to offer this new Power of Poles Nordic Walking Induction Course for beginners.

During this course participants will learn the techniques of Nordic Walking, the use of both strapped and strapless poles, and walking as part of a group of like-minded people. Poles are available for your use. If you have poles but are unsure if they are Nordic Walking poles please talk with the instructor when you arrive. 

Completion of this course will result in your receiving your Nordic Walking UK Freedom Pass, which has a unique code, that can be entered onto your NWUK and Exercise Anyway account to book future regular walks at your chosen venues.

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This walk starts at Marcia's Spetisbury, but this time goes away from the river leaving the trailway to the farmland above. There are beautiful views and a coffee stop with good cakes. 

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Enjoy a walk and a workout at Shipley Glen. We will have regular stops, but will use our poles to get in a real workout. 

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Join us for this 1 to 1 1/2 hour walk at a steady pace covering approx approx 5km walking round the Avenham area.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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The majority of our walks take place in the extensive grounds of Sandringham Estate Park and Wolferton/Dersingham bog. These grounds are beautiful and offer something for everyone.

If this is your first visit to Sandringham please let me know because I'll walk over to the visitors centre to meet you.

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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles.

The Power of Poles course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Nordic walking – a fun, sociable and affordable way to improve your health and fitness.

In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn the basics of Nordic walking and gain your Freedom Passport. You’ll then be able to book into any of our regular walks and classes.

Poles will be provided for this session.

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An introduction to the joys of pole walking and to feel the benefits can offer you. The techniques you will be introduced to will enable you to get started on your pole walking adventures 

Poles will be provided for you to use during this session 

Free car park

Closest toilets are at nearby Claremont Gardens (in the car park) and Garsons Farm

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Join the WALX HQ experts to discover how WALX can help you to walk better, faster and more! Whatever your aims, we can help you- fitness, hiking, weight loss, challenge walking or to alleviate pain in knees hips or feet!

This come and try session is suitable for all so come along and discover just how effective walking can be.

Our experts will be on hand to chat to you, show you our unique total body walking poles and demo some of our programmes. You can have a go or simply come along to find out more about WALX and what we do

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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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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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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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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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The majority of our walks take place in the extensive grounds of Sandringham Estate Park and Wolferton/Dersingham bog. These grounds are beautiful and offer something for everyone.

If this is your first visit to Sandringham please let me know because I`ll walk over to the visitors centre to meet you.

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Learn how to Nordic walk for fitness or just for fun in a relaxed group atmosphere. This course takes you through the basics of Nordic walking so that you get the most from your efforts.

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A chance to find out for yourself why Nordic Walking is so good for you!

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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.

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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 quick pace than the 90+ minutes.