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A gentle, sociable walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and maintaining a healthy walking habit. These walks are supported by Watford Borough Council and are designed for those with long-term health conditions and their carers.

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Do you enjoy walking, want to progress this more? DO you love being outside and prefer it to the gym!

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. The beginners' Power of Poles workshop for up to 6 participants at a time. Poles are provided for the course. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch - just click on Contact above for mobile phone and email details.

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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.

Your WALX Master is trained to deliver the Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM programme.

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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The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme. 

Your qualified Instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and a level where you will be automatically enrolled with the WALX Freedom Passport, allowing you to join Nordic WALX all around the UK.

Poles will be supplied - please wear flexible walking shoes and loose layers suitable for the weather of the day. 

Please bring water and a small pack to carry the bottle.

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Fancy exercising over the weekend in your own time? Book in for a free 30mins video exercise class, emailed to you in the morning for you to follow at any point over the weekend. BOOK BEFORE FRIDAY MIDNIGHT!

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

Our unique WALX sessions need to be experienced

Total Body WALX sessions provide the opportunity to feel for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when it is at the right level for you. You will be introduced to other ways to improve balance and flexibility and to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you

Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than walking without. When poles are used, you are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories

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

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

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

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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, on line classes and a free mnthly walk with any other group

*90mins & under.

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A longer moderate-intensity walk, exploring the countryside around the Watford area, and a great way to start your weekend!

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A longer higher-intensity walk, exploring the countryside around the Watford area, and a great way to start your weekend!

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A comfortably paced walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, during the walk follow the aerobic curve to enable you to improve your fitness levels and general wellbeing, finishing with a cool down and a stretch at the end of the walk.   

Please ensure that you have completed the Nordic Walking Learn to Walk/Power of Poles Intro course prior to booking this session.

Beginner courses are now available in Bexley, free Taster sessions are available.

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A circuit based workout designed to challenge your fitness levels.

Who would have thought you would get such a great workout from using the power of poles to engage all the body?!

You will get puffed out in this work out so please bring water and only join this session if you are feeling fit and well.

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

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Searching out the limestone crags and dales of the White Peak delivers a dramatic walking experience rich in industrial heritage. This striking route includes the famous Giddy Edge traverse (optional if heights aren’t your thing) and rewards with superb views, fascinating rock features and a real sense of place.

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This 1-1 1/2 hour walk will cover approx 6-7 km walking round the Avenham area.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Combine your love of walking with your love of books at our BOOTS AND BOOKS club, followed by a discussion on our latest theme.

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Walk from Studland Beach to Agglestone and then onto Old Harry. More detials to follow. Can split the walk and do just the first half. 

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Join us for a Weekend Energiser. A moderate-intensity walk of between 3 and 4 miles exploring the picturesque Cannock Chase. Although the starting location may differ, each of the walks will be different and bring beautiful landscapes and various colours, aromas, and wildlife from the different seasons.

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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.

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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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This is a friendly and popular Nordic walking Group for those who have completed a Power of Poles induction  course. We explore the forest trails, meres and hills in Delamere Forest and  cover 4-5km (3.5 - 4 miles) in the hour.  

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

Car parking Fees apply in Forest Centre, Tree tops carpark, Old Pale, Whitefield carpark or become a member of Delamere Forest for an annal fee of £72.00 and  this covers carparking fees foe a year! 

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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 around the hills and lanes of Top 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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Gentle Wellbeing Walk (Observing LOCAL Covid 19 guide lines at all times)

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 Home Farm Marsh before returning to the Cafe for a well-deserved “revive me” cup of coffee. (with a 10% discount off orders on production of your NW membership card.) 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.

Meet at Sandbanks Cafe on Yelland Quay Post code EX311UH As it’s a new build some SatNavs do not show it therefore, use EX313QH or, as you enter Yelland from the direction of Instow turn immediately left adjacent to the car sales place/bus stop into the Yelland Quay. (If travelling from the direction of Barnstaple turn right as above once past the new David Wilson housing estate) Sign indicates the Estuary business park. You will locate the Cafe Approx. 1000mtrs on the left amongst the new build 8 unit site

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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.

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An 8m walk from Mossley

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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.