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Duration - one hour, walk grade - 2.  Often people say that they are afraid of joining a guided walk because they don’t want to hold back the group.  Well this walk is designed for those who don’t want to be rushed.  It’s conducted at the pace of the slowest walker.  Faster walkers can go ahead and we will have regular catch-up and re-groupings.

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Higher Impact Fitness Stamina and endurance

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 or Burton Dassett.

This is a moderate demanding instructor lead session 

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Switching between our Uppermill, Greenfield and Diggle starting points, this lovely walk of around 4 miles will never disappoint.

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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk around the canal  and through Haslam Park. Finishing with refreshments at the Cafe.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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These WALX make every step count! This Wellness WALX is an effective mix of walking, strength, balance and bone health exercises delivered within a social, supportive class.

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Enjoy sociable Nordic Walking for Freedom Passport holders in a variety of locations with a mixed ability group. 

Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors, at the same time as improving your fitness and wellbeing.

We'll walk for at least an hour, longer if your time allows.

Poles provided. Wear outdoor activity footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.

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This is a beautiful walk leaving  Houns Tout car park, What three words , inflict.cello. deck          we set off through the village on the lane to the head of the valley. Bearing away from the usual path we go to Hillbottom and sometimes there is the opportunity of a coffee stop ! Depending on on the weather a delightf lady opens her garden for coffee and cake ! Leaving Hillbottom we ret to the familiar valley and take the new NT path to the top of Houns Tout. This is less steep than the old path and I think the views are better ! 

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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and 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 moderate-paced walk WALX in Kedleston`s glorious parkland, set around hundreds of acres of green sward and lakes, with tinkering waterfalls where wildfowl are in plenty. Kedleston Park is perfectly designed for enjoyable walking, be it on one of the graded woodland walks or beside attractive lakes made by damming Cutler Brook.

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These walks are 90 mins or longer.

We walk over all terrains across the Warwickshire Countryside giving you the opportunity to walk  off the beaten track with the  group. On these walks expect hills, walking  across farmland,  and through woods.

These walks are social with minimal short breaks along the way.   

These walks are a circular route    

Our ‘Themed Walks’ are longer walks, these  walks may not be circular so please check before booking. 

The level of fitness for these walks is approx. 5km per hour.

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 Come along and give WALX a go. Your qualified Instructor will guide you through how to get the MOST out of every step you take! Great for beginners and experienced WALXers alike.  Everyone is welcome on this  wellness walk with or without poles.

Learn how to WALK WELL, harnessing the power of good posture, your 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 .

  Try out some poles, try other ways to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you!

Join this friendly mixed ability group. Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than ordinary walking .(When poles are used we are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture, help balance  and burn more calories)

These walks will be ideal for anyone recovering from Covid or other health conditions and those walkers who want a gentle return to  fitness levels.  

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

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At just over 4.5 miles this walk takes you into Ringwood Forest, North of Verwood. It is mainly under pine trees, on gravel paths and there are quite a few hills and some great views.

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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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Why not come and try this gentle fusion of walking with yoga. These gentle WALX incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength with a bit of mindfulness and relaxation too.

All postures are standing and suitable for complete beginners to yoga along with more experienced yogis.

Held in the beautiful surroundings of Sywell Country Park. A fantastic way to connect with nature.

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Our classic Thursday morning Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk... suitable for most fitness levels - but not a stroll in the park!

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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and 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 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. 

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 Join us for a 4-mile walk at one of our favourite locations, Formby beach and pine woods.

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first lifeboat at Formby. 

We will walk through the sand dunes, along the beach and hopefully see some of the bricks signifying where the lifeboat station was and then on the return have a look at ‘Devils Hole’ 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Walk Yourself Fitter with Total Body Walking!

This is an ideal WALX class, specifically designed for those coming off cardiac rehab and exercise referral programmes but open to all WALX members. These gentle outdoor WALX classes offer a range of benefits, including improved health, better balance, taller posture. All experienced within a social and supportive setting.  

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A walk for those that love woodlands, hills and a view. Starting from Andrews Wood car park we head out towards Shoreham with fabulous views over the Darent Valley.

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Wellness Walk  

This walk is all about improving mobility, improving coordination to help you improve your walking. focus on getting This is a gentle walk and will build confidence to walking.

It is a social walk and is only suitable for those who  do not have the physical fitness to attend other sessions.

It will be at a steady gentle pace with plenty of opportunity to stop and sit if necessary

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Our new for March walk with or without a 4 legged friend. Join Sarah at this lovely revisited location Boxmoor Trust. Beautiful scenery and great to ring the changes from your usuall walks.

Walk with or without poles.

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.

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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.  

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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 or Burton Dassett. This is a moderate demanding instructor lead session 

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Join us for a 30 min online Smovey session