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This is the beginning of something new, a ladies only Saturday session. This has been included on request. No offence Gents yours (only) session is on Saturday mornings.

Similar to our midweek one-and-a-half-hour sessions but with a bit more laughter in our beautiful outdoor scenery. Total Body Walking with poles and a variety of routines to help you improve your fitness, health and wellbeing goals in a fun way within a sociable atmosphere. 

If you don’t have poles no need to worry these can be loaned to you for the session.

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Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by Norah Eastick. This walk makes the most of our beautiful country and is a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles. Get more from walking in your own time or join our regular fitness walking classes.

In line with Government guidance and our own updated risk assessment protocols, we can now offer the beginners` Power of Poles workshop for up to 5 participants at a time. For details on the measures we`ve put in place to keep you safe, click on More Information.

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport, allowing you to join thousands of walks & classes, every week all around the UK

If you have any questions, don`t hesitate get in touch - just phone Sue on 07973 670895 or email sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

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Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by Norah Eastick. This walk makes the most of our beautiful country and is a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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The Power of Poles 2 session course is totally unique in that it explores the use of both strapless and traditional Noridc Walking Poles to help the walker leanr the best techniques and get the best reulsts.

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This session is an introduction to Shinrin Yoku the Japanese practice of forest bathing, found to have numerous proven physical and mental health benefits.

Join a small group for an immersive experience unique to each individual, that can have a profoundly beneficial impact on your health and wellbeing.

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A moderately paced Total Body WALX for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the WALX Leader 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.    

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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Join Emma for a 90min Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at WOBURN 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass land, fields, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 7.5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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COASTAL PATH: Gorran Haven - Caerrhays circular

OPEN TO ALL: NW Trained or just a keen walker

The walk length may vary, dependant upon the level of walkers on the day.

8.5 miles

Bring plenty of water/drinks/swim kit/nibbles to allow time for some beach time: weather permitting.

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Push the speed this Sunday morning, with or without poles! Sarah is covering for Martin so there will be no Total Body exercises, but Sarah will push you at speed across the heath! Want to experience a challenging exercise walk and don't want to run? Come and give this a go!

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Connecting with Nature is a unique experience. Research has shown a positive long lasting  impact on wellbeing in spending time in your  environment. 

 As a group by spending time  listening and observing we will become more acutely aware of our senses  becoming  sharper and more alert   to the environment.  

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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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Join ius on a superb walk alog the Chess Valley.Take the tube Chesham to Rickmansworth with your leader then walk to beautiful valley route back

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Sunday 'Extra' Walk - ideal for anyone training for a Challenge or those simply wanting a longer Sunday Walk. Probably the Safari Park new route, approx 10km.

*if booking for the 2nd walk only PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARRIVE EARLY AND ALLOW TIME TO PARK. Woburn Farmers market is on this week and the car park is likely to be full by the time you arrive!

We'll have our usual Sunday morning walk (9.30 - 11am), possibly followed by a quick Coffee somewhere, depending on location, then we'll head off for an extra couple of hours. Will gradually build distances on these walks, they will be "ADVENTURE" level walks and some may be classed as 'Strenuous'!

Please check with Emma if you have any questions regarding suitability.

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A sociable moderately paced walk of approximately 3 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.

The walk will be 1 hour and there will then be an opportunity to purchase tea and cakes at the St Mary Magdalene Church Cafe.  

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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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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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Janneke's Monday morning adventure walk

Come and enjoy this early morning walk to get an active start at the beginning of your week. Join us from Froghall Wharf for an adventure walk where easy paths along the canal are combined with steep up/down hill paths. This walk is 90 minutes.

Using gears 1 and 2, working through the gears for progression and endurance. Walking 3 - 4 miles

Don't forget to wear suitable clothing for all weathers

Hetty's is open for drinks and snacks.

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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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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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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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.

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This is a Gear 2 walk of less than 4 miles. There are a couple of different options according to the ground conditions. Although a shortish walk, there are some steep ramps to improve your cardio fitness. The walk varies between grass on lovely old turf and hard tracks. This walk compliments the other weekly Gear 2 walks, which are longer but have gentler inclines, both designed to help you improve your personal fitness.

Gear 2 - A faster pace gained through technique. There will be less recovery time.