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A moderate walk setting off from One Tree Hill

I need a minimum of 3 people for a walk.  Please cancel by 6pm the day before a walk.  If you need to cancel after this time or on the day of the walk, I would ask that you just let me know that you cannot attend and the walk will remain chargeable. If a walk is to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, I will let you know by 8pm the evening before.

MODERATE Walks - walks might involve hills and we walk at a pace of around 3 - 3.5 miles per hour.  The walks are usually around 90 mins.

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Our regular relaxed one hour easy fit session outdoors Total Body Walking with poles and a gentle variety of routines to help you restore and refresh your vitality in a relaxed fun way within a sociable atmosphere surrounded by beautiful scenery.

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An easy paced walk into Wareham Forest from the Sherford Bridge car park. We'll make our way to the  Decoy House and get a view of the Old Decy Pond.

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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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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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A sociable moderately paced walk of approximately 5 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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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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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk around Moor Park finishing at Rosemary's cafe for refreshments.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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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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Let's have a wander around Whittle le Woods and local area. This will be a leisurely-paced 6km walk and talk through woods, paths and maybe along the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

Please allow around 2 hours for this walk

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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Looking for a fun, social way to improve your fitness and overall wellbeing?

Our wellness walking sessions are the perfect choice! A firm favorite among our members—who proudly call themselves ‘The Hillbillies’. This session is all about challenging your body while enjoying the fresh air and camaraderie of others.

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For those of our members (and their partners/carers as appropriate) with mild Parkinson's symptoms, this is a gentle and safe way to improve posture, functional movement and confidence when walking. No pressure here to walk further or faster than you feel comfortable with. This leisurely walk lasts up to an hour, and includes exercises that help with flexibility, balance and strength. 

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This week the terrific Tuesday series of Explorer WALX location is Ellastone which lies on the River Dove on the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Explore this peaceful village and the surrounding countryside, which inspired George Eliot’s classic tales of rural life.

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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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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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Want to take your fitness and strength to the next level? This is the one for you!! This instructor led session will improve your muscular strength, resistance, endurance. It is a full body intense  workout. Exercises are differentiated to suit your level of fitness. Bands are used for resistance work and smoveys will improve your cardio.      Hill drills and interval training will be embedded into the session when we are  at Newbold Comyn.

This is a moderate demanding instructor lead session 

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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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A circular walk around the outskirts of the Kingston Lacy estate.

An easy walk with some shade for a summers day.

Bring your NT card and make a day of it by exploring the House and Gardens.

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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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Not joined a Nordic group walk for a while? Concerned about pace? Want to enjoy a gentle walk with good company in a fabulous spot? Like the idea of completing 2.5 miles in an hour? This is the walk for YOU!  

This walk is the perfect way to work on your fitness in a fabulous setting.Come and enjoy gentle walking in the woods, pastures and next to the broad at beautiful Whitlingham Country Park take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors. Routes alternate each week.  Expect some hills...

2.5 - 3 miles

£8.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises.  We meet at the Car Park and take one of the gentle routes around Pamphill with FREQUENT rests and stops for simple exercises and breathing. 

Pamphill has a dairy, a beautiful church and a First School with a lovely cricket green to walk around. It is surrounded by nature, farmland and some small hidden pathways to explore. 

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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.