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Our lovely Friday walk is an hour of easy walking incorporating some mobility, balance and stretches - perfect for those who don't want to push themselves too much, are recently starting out on their Nordic walking journey or quite simply want to have an hour of steady, pleasurable  walking.

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Meet at the bottom of the free car park near the entrance to the gardens.

(Post code EX38 8PH). 

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk course.

These action packed walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results.

Enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group.

Lead by accredited instructors or walk leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful coastal countryside & Gardens and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

This adventure walk will take us along firm foothpaths through wooded areas and gardens. We start and finish at the entrance where we have a choice of venues in which to enjoy locally grown and produced refreshments.

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A "LET`S KICK OFF THE WEEKEND" longer walk with lots of choices to mix up these walks so each week you see something different.  From the Marriott’s Way to Reepham or out along small tracks and the tiny secret Catchback Lane....

Come and enjoy walking in the local countryside, take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors.  Lovely cafe so we can enjoy coffee afterwards in the cafe!

Moderate pace - must be able to walk consistently at steady 3.3mph pace

LOVELY CAFE FOR POST WALK REFRESHMENTS!

4 - 4.5 Miles

£9.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 2 miles with a pace of 20+ min/min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 1 walk with occasional and limited bursts of gear 2 where appropriate and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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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.

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Fridays at Woburn! Join Emma for a 'Feel Good Friday' Walk.

A Gentle/Moderate pace walk with time to 'Look', take a photo, immerse yourself in your surroundings with the emphasis on enjoying your surroundings and company. Learn something new, take time to appreciate the seasons. Allow up to 90mins as you never know what we'll find...

GENTLE/ADVENTURE pace: 4-5 km / 2-3 miles p/hr

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

DISTANCE: up to 5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Power of Poles intro course

Meet at 9.45 for a 10am start at the Barn, Green Farm Thorpe DE6 2AW

Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This course will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges.

This course will ensure you get the correct movement and techniques from the start. We provide the poles for tuition sessions. These are strapless during the first part and we change to strapped nordic walking poles in the second half of the course.

Have a look at power-of-poles for more information

After this course you will receive the Freedom Passport to book walks with all NWUK instructors.

A progression to an optional Part 2 of the course gives you the opportunity to explore how to get more out of using Nordic style strapped poles with drills and advanced technique tuition.

Don`t forget to wear suitable shoes and clothing for all weathers and bring a drink and snack.

This is what other people said:

"Thank you for the course on thursday I really enjoyed the afternoon, and am looking forward to being in the walks. It was all very informative and you also made it enjoyable . See you on thursday I only ached a little bit the next day."

"These are brilliant poles as it gives everyone an opportunity to walk and feel able, to join in."

Stiles & Gates – Although I will try and keep routes to a minimum of stiles and gates, you need to be able to climb stiles unaided.

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 24 hours will be charged in full.   

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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £6

Pay by monthly direct debit and this walk is included in the package

The wellbeing walk is suitable for those who have completed the Power of Poles Introductory course/Learn to Nordic walk course and/or haven`t attended a class for a while.

This walk is also suitable for anyone coming back from an injury/illness or has medical conditions that prevent them from walking at a faster pace.

By regularly attending, you will be able to focus on increasing the intensity of your walking as fitness levels improve.

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body Walking is a unique mix of walking drills with strength, balance and postural exercises. No equipment needed. Enthusiasm required. This is a moderate walking paced class incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors, ideal for those walking to build up their aerobic fitness, and improve strength and balance.

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Birding and a Brew WALX with Ralph 

Join us for a series of gentle, nature-filled walks through some of Derbyshire’s most scenic spots—Kedleston Park, Carsington Water, and Allestree Park. We’ll tune into the sounds of local birdlife, practise identifying birdsong, and enjoy a relaxed pace with plenty of time to stop, listen, and spot. Bring your binoculars if you have them, and stay for a friendly social refreshment break afterwards.

A perfect way to connect with nature and fellow bird enthusiasts.

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From Dryhill, we follow the public footpaths to explore the local area.

Some road walking but amazing views towards the North Downs and a chance to see  Red Kites

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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.

 There will be plenty of opportunity to rest and all the exercises are differentiated to suit you. We use out poles to improve our core strength, balance and upper body range of movement. 

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Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do… twice as effective! 

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A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 1.5 miles with a pace of 20+ min/min/mile.

An easy Gear 1 walk designed for all those with LONG TERM HEALTH CONDITIONS and their carers.

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A 4/5 mile wintertime wander from the gorgeous village of Barbon, through the park and along the Beck. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Gear 1/2 pace.

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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.

 There will be plenty of opportunity to rest and all the exercises are differentiated to suit you. We use out poles to improve our core strength, balance and upper body range of movement. 

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Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want.

This 2 PART COURSE, delivered in partnership with THREE RIVERS DISCTRICT COUNCIL and including a free pole clinic, will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges.  

This course is delivered over 2 x 1-hour sessions:

·         The first session will ensure you get the correct movement and technique using strapless poles

·         The second session will enable you to practice your technique and we will then help you select the right poles and walks for YOU!  

SESSION DATES : 6th and 13th June at 2:00pm

Please book and pay for this session and we will add you to the second session; there will be no additional cost.

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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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International Dawn Chorus Day is the morning when the World wakes up to the symphony of bird song around the World. We at WALX Nationally will recognise this day with instructors and fellow walkers coming together to listen to the Dawn chorus in  your locality.

  This year is no exception, we will meet before sunrise and listen to one of the greatest sounds in Nature, and then Peter and I will provide you with  a light breakfast of butties, croissants and coffee.  

Many of you come year after year… and we look forward to seeing many of you again this year…         

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A lovely relaxed walk around the Hill fort of Badbury Rings. Beautiful views as we walk round. 

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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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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 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.

Join us for a Hot Cross Bun and cuppa stop at 9.30-10.00 at The Boathouse Cafe.

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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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East Anglia Air Ambulance Trek24 (24km or 24 miles) from Barton-le-Clay - Sunday 7th June.   https://www.eaaa.org.uk/support-us/events/trek-24/bedfordshire   Contact Mel for more information