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Hosted by: Cathy Fort

Why not come and join our friendly group of walkers exploring the beautiful parkland of Attingham with its accient trees, and wonderful wild life. We take our time walking in nature enjoying the bird song and beautiful views and lanscape. Every season brings us somthing special and is one of our most popular walking locations.

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This walk will include a mixture of various different paces, but at all times you should be able to talk, walk and get some exercise. Ideal for anyone who wants to improve their fitness, but at the same time enjoy the social side of the walk.  

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Gentle walks and talk around Allestree Park and enjoy the local scenery and wildlife that is in this fabulous city park. 

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Join us at the very lovely Wicksteed Park for this Wellness session. Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises. With the beautiful lake, trees and parkland what better place to exercise body and mind!

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This is a delightful and scenic walk through Thorncombe Woods and Puddletown Forest with a slight difference, we will be working on your Hill stamina. This is for everyone who is looking to improve their Hill work that includes everyone who is looking to start doing longer walks and feels unable to do so due to hills. Everything will be taken at your own level not at the person next to you.

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 £2 to use the car park.

Please note that there are no toilet facilities at this time.

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The session teaches efficient, low impact walking techniques with poles to increase, comfort and performance. Suitable for all levels of fitness.

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Walk for all levels. Join Sarah on this lovely wlk through Wendover Woods and surrounds

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ wellness is a gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter including a unique mix of drills with strength and balance exercises. Delivered by our fully qualified Instructors who will plan WALX that work on all aspects of fitness and make the most of being Outdoors!

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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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I was immediately drawn to this walk when I read Robert Macfarlane's description of it in his book "The Old Ways" - "Half a mile offshore, walking on silver water, we crossed a path that extended gracefully and without apparent end to our north and south.  It was a shallow tital channel and the water it held caught and pooled the sun, such that its route existed principally as flux; a phenomenon of light and currents.  Its bright line curved away from us:  an ogee whose origin we could not explain and whose invitation to follow we could not disobey, so we walked it northwards, along that glowing track made neither of water nor of land, which led us further and still further out to sea"

The Broomway is a unique path that connects Foulness Island to the mainland near Great Wakering in Essex.  The path stretches across the Maplin Sands (and MOD firing range) when the tide is out and was once the only way for road vehicles to get on and off Foulness Island.  There is now a road bridge which allows access to the island for residents and workers but access for the public is still restricted by the Ministry of Defence because of their weapons testing facility on the island.  The Broomway remains a public right of way and can be walked when the range is not operating.  It is always recommended that you walk with an experienced guide who can monitor and has knowledge of the tides as well as the equipment and knowledge to get you back safely if visibility suddenly deteriorates.  This path is often referred to as the deadliets footpath in Britain because of parish records which attribute one hundred drownings to the Broomway.  There are areas of extremely soft mud and the possibility of stumbling across unexploded ordinance if you stray from the path.  The tide here comes in quickly and not always from the direction you expect so caution is essential.  

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The Broomway has no shelter, so is very exposed to sun and wind.  Dress for the conditions.  Comfortable wellies or something on your feet that you are happy to get wet through (i.e. old trainers) are the best options.  Bring layers and waterproof/wind proof clothes, water, snacks, sun hats and sun protection.

This is a circular 6/7 mile group walk which will take approximately 4 hours.  You will learn about the history of the path and local area and there will be a mid walk break on Fouleness Island.  There are no facilities and so you must bring your own snacks and wild wees are the order of the day!

We will be walking in a group with an experienced guide.  The cost is £35pp and I will request payment by bank tfr once you have booked.  No cancellations after 19 April.

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

As well as the above we will be looking at Holistic & Nature walking, Balance, Mobility & Breathing.

Each week we will be looking at different Factors which will give you a different view of what Total Body WALX is all about.

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Evening Walks are back.  From Aldbury , Ivinghoe Beacon and more

This walk is for those who can walk 4-5 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.

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Join Danielle for a sociable Nordic walk around Hyde with a mixed ability group, ideal for beginners

Where will tonight`s walk take you? Join Danielle as she leads you around the canals and hidden woodlands of Hyde and Haughton Dale. 

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Duration - one hour, walk grade 2.5.  Finish off the working day with a walk in the Park.  The Evening Walk is a great way to relax, it’s social and exercise too!  It`s aimed at the moderate level walker and above.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together. This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.

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Join Emma in her early morning total body conditioning sessions: Tues = legs & core; Thu = upper body. Feel great before work! The "WALX HQ Presents ..." sessions are delivered online from WALX & Nordic Walking UK head office, helping you stay active and mobile from home. All sessions are FREE for those on a monthly payment package with their local instructor.

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Use Smoveys to help your balance and co-ordination while you move. The class is sutiable for all levels and you can use light weights or collapsed poles instead of Smoveys. The "WALX HQ Presents ..." sessions are delivered online from WALX & Nordic Walking UK head office, helping you stay active and mobile from home. All sessions are FREE for those on a monthly payment package with their local instructor.

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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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Our Virtual WALX are online, helping you stay active and mobile from home. Join us to get moving, raise your heart rate and improve your balance and strength. These sessions are designed to fit easily into your day so there`s no excuse to get up and going – come and join us.

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Exploring the public footpaths in the area or working on our technique, challenging ourselves with a few hills or toning exercises.

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Duration – 1 ½ hours, walk grade 3.5.  The Regular Walk is a social way to get fit and stay fit.  It`s aimed at walkers that can maintain a pace of 3.5 mph.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together.  This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.

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Join Jo for a speedy walk around Stalybridge!

This 90 minute session takes advantage of the routes in Stalybridge Country Park and the surrounding countryside. Who knows what Jo will throw in to the bucket of fun stuff to do! It will be a session with hills, to get those legs & bums working! Walk away with the biggest smile of satisfaction!

This is a speedy walk, so we ask that you only book if you can maintain a steady pace of at least 3mph

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Join Ursula for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Howe Park Wood. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Woodland & tarmac paths, with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

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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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Join Mel for a Moderate Adventure Walk around the Whipsnade & Dunstable Downs area.

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. 

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.

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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.