• Share:

Walk Description:

This Yoga walk is led at Poor Common.

A beautiful wood with good paths.

Plenty of street parking.

No prior knowledge of Yoga requited. All the poses are done in standing.

See below for full details.

• Share:

Walk Description:

These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest and our beautiful coastline.

• Share:

Walk Description:

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!

• Share:

Walk Description:

Evening walk after a day at home or in the office. This session is an hours brisk walk to help to switch off at the  end of the day. It is a brisk one hour walk, with few stops. It will be at a steady consistent pace so ideal for building your cardio fitness!!

It is a social walk so you will have the distraction of chatting whilst exercising.  

During the winter months head torches are essential so YOU can be seen as the route tends to be off the Comyn. During the lighter evenings there is more opportunity to take this session over fields and farmland.    

• Share:

Walk Description:

OAKRIDGE Evening, Moderate Adventure walks with Ursula

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Flat tarmac paths 

DISTANCE: approx 5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS

• Share:

Walk Description:

Come and enjoy our workout walk! Different challenges each week to shake up your routine and improve your fitness. This session is suitable for those with a higher level of fitness.

• Share:

Walk Description:

 NB: Session led by Chris Gunn 07467 695134

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.   

• Share:

Walk Description:

An intense paced walk of approximately 4 miles with a pace of 15 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 3 walk and on mixed terrain, this walk is designed to improve your fitness fast and is a highly energising way to enjoy being active outdoors.

• Share:

Walk Description:

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!

• Share:

Walk Description:

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.    

• Share:

Walk Description:

Join me for a relaxing and inspiring woodland YOGA WALX with or without poles and all while standing! The poses have been adapted so no mats are necessary

No previous experience needed and poles can be supplied if needed

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

• Share:

Walk Description:

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.

• Share:

Walk Description:

A sociable moderately intense paced walk of approximately 3.5 miles with a pace of 16-17 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk with sustained bursts of Gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is an energising way to enjoy being active outdoors.   

• Share:

Walk Description:

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.  

• Share:

Walk Description:

These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest.  This is a particularly beautiful walk through this picturesque nature reserve.  

• Share:

Walk Description:

This is a stunning location with beautiful views of the New Forest!  We have a choice of walks, depending on the conditions, but some may be wet and muddy, so please wear your waterproof shoes!   This high energy walk will be all in gears 2 and 3, pushing forward for the full hour, so faster than our usual workout walks!

• Share:

Walk Description:

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. 

• Share:

Walk Description:

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 £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, on line classes and a free mnthly walk with any other group

*90mins & under.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Meet at large Lay-by on outskirts of Instow. Post code EX394JH 

For those who have completed the 'Learn to' Nordic walking course. Enjoy a GENTLE full body work out while walking beside the banks of the Taw estuary, along the South West Coast path,(SWCP) Tarka trail and Instow beach, stopping off at Sandbanks Cafe along the way for a well-deserved “revive me” cup of coffee. (with a 10% discount off orders on production of your NW membership card.) before making our way back along the Tarka trail.

Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these make the most of our stunning coastal countryside and are a relaxing and therapeutic way to enjoy keeping fit and active outdoors.

• Share:

Walk Description:

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS!

This walk has become affectionately know as our 'Cake Walk', as we stop at the end of the exursions to indulge in a wonderful cake at Trevithick Farms and Trays.

Explore -woodland, hills and cliff paths, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

This walk is for those who can walk up to 4-5 km/3miles 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, whether you are on a 'free' walk package, monthly DD, or pay as you go.

• Share:

Walk Description:

Pace: Mainly Gear 2.  Distance covered : approx 3 to 4k depending on weather and ground conditions

A great walk for intermediate Nordic walkers, these weekly walks take place in the parks and public footpaths around Harrow, Stanmore and Ruislip.

An excellent way to get your exercise in the week is with a Nordic Walx on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning in and around Stanmore and Harrow Weald. Get ready for the weekend with a stimulating Saturday morning walx around Stanmore Country Park. Or join us on a Sunday morning for a longer, faster paced walk in Ruislip Woods.

• Share:

Walk Description:

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

For those who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk/Power of Poles course, these action packed one hour walks are designed to help you to improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results!

• Share:

Walk Description:

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

• Share:

Walk Description:

Make the most of being outdoors and get moving with  Total Body WALX in the Highfield 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 £22 per month

• Share:

Walk Description:

A moderately paced Nordic Walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, follow the aerobic curve during the walk to enable you to improve your fitness levels, finish with a cool down and a stretch.  

To book this walk you must complete the Power of Poles training, Wellness WALX are available throughout the week, these do not require the training if you want to come along and have a try.

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley.