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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 walk with far reaching views from the top of the hill to the Isle of Wight.

A nature reserve and SSSI with a wealth of history attached to the area.

Coffee after at The Bunker cafe which has a time line on the wall to explain this. There is a history board

on the walk.

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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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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.

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Lower Impact Fitness and Smoveys

Improving functional fitness is key to every day activities. These sessions deliver  exercises to improve mobility, strength, balance and coordination. Your overall fitness including your cardio output will improve,

It is a whole body workout helping you feel more energised,

Using smoveys will support your upper body and core strength and increase your heartrate. As we work in a group everyone can work within their limits.

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Do you want to find out more about our WALX poles and why we choose to use poles ?

Are you interested in joining a walking group with a difference?

Would you like to get more from a walk?

Come and join WALX Heart of The Shires and find out how using WALX Poles can answer these questions.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to WALX  and the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking.

In this 60 mins session, 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 will be at a level where you will be issued with the WALX  Freedom Passport. allowing you to join our walks and classes along with other WALX and Nordic Walking UK groups around the UK.

We can guide you towards the right walk or class to help you get started and advise you on choosing the right poles for you.

We're waiting to meet you.

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A gentler, sociable walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace. Delivered in partnership with Three Rivers District Council, this walk is free for WD19 residents.

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This Yoga walk is led at Poor Common.

A beautiful wood with good paths.

Plenty of street parking.

No prior knowledge of Yoga required. All the poses are done in standing.

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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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Experience the ultimate walking workout! Total Body WALX™ combines energising drills and strength-building exercises to make every step count. This exhilarating and dynamic session is designed to challenge your body and boost your motivation, perfect for an evening energy lift.

Whether you prefer walking with or without poles, this class is for everyone. For those using poles, we recommend completing the technique course to maximize your benefits.

Our members affectionately call this session ‘Purgatory in the Park’—a testament to its fun, yet challenging nature!

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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 quick pace than the 90+ minutes.

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Push the speed on Tuesday evenings! Want to experience a challenging exercise walk and don't want to run? Come and give this a go!

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Push the speed on Tuesday evenings, with or without poles! Want to experience a challenging exercise walk and don't want to run? Come and give this a go!

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A 30-minute session from the YogaWALX sequence, using the poles for support as we would in the park. 

A gentle relaxing session to stretch and spend more time on yourself.    

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Start your day well with our earlier Nordic WALX. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk exploring routes in and around Watford - suitable for most fitness levels, but not a stroll in the park!

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A virtual Nordic Walk via Zoom for approximately 60 minutes.  If you`d like to join this walk please contact the instructor and he will give you the access link.  Conducted to suit all levels; you will work-out at a level that you`re comfortable with and that is within your fitness level.

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A particularly high energy workout walk for those who like to stride ahead and cover the extra mile!

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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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Scenic walk are friendly sessions ending with coffee. 

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There's a choice of beautiful walks at Millyford Bridge - with some cycle tracks and lovely grass rides in the summer.  This all levels gentle walk will allow those who want to stride ahead to loop back and cover extra ground! 

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Gentle WALX which  incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of tai chi or relaxation too. All Wellness session incorporating gentle fitness walking with above activities, taught by a retired nurse. It is sociable and can be followed by a cafe visit 

This is a friendly mixed ability group  open to all with or without poles. 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 burn more calories and they can help if you have balace issues.  This is a mixed ability walk and we split into 2 or 3 groups so all can walk at apace which is beneficial for the individual 

  Please bring a drink and any medication you may need , your mobole phone in a small rucsac.

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Join Karen for a Moderate Adventure Walk around the Hastoe & Tring Park area.

We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the great outdoors. Poles or no poles!

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. 

Enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful countryside and are an inspiring way to enjoy being active outdoors.

Pole hire included.

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 faster paced Nordic Walk suitable for those wishing to increase their fitness levels. (Gear 2 with bursts of Gear 3)

A lovely walk through rolling countryside around Upham and Baybridge.

Upham is a lovely village with a church, duck-pond and a pub. 

There are a couple of stiles on the route and some great views! 

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Harrow Striders offer a monthly adventure walk which may take the group out of Harrow to new locations to experience more of the wonderful countryside in the neighbouring boroughs or into London.

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Meet at large Lay-by on outskirts of Instow. Post code EX394JH 

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 Instow beach, stopping off at Sandbanks Cafe along the way for a well-deserved “revive me” cup of coffee. (with a 10% discount off orders on production of your NW membership card.) before making our way back along the Tarka trail.

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.