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NOTE 11.40am START TIME this week.  Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the Thursday Motivator Nordic Walk is an gentle/easy pace 1 hour walk. This session is ideal for those wanting to improve their fitness & who just want to have a Nordic Walk, fresh air and chat. Start times and locations vary to give variety on a week by week basis so please check carefully each week but will be in the Salford area. 

THIS WEEK - BEESLEY GREEN WORSLEY - for loop lines & woodland walk. 

Meeting point -  Beesley Green, Worsley,(see full walk information for detailed directions). Meet in the free car park at Beesley Green Community Centre which is just off Greenleach Lane, Worsley. No toilets available unless the community centre is open. 

Google Maps - search for Beesley Green (not by post code)

What3Words:///sock.roofs.boots takes you to the community centre and ///pulse.scuba.given takes you to the turning down to the car park off Greenleach Lane. 

Strapless or strapped Nordic walking poles may be hired at a cost of £1 (coin on the day). 

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Walk Yourself Fitter with Total Body Walking!

This is an ideal WALX class, specifically designed for those coming off cardiac rehab and exercise referral programmes but open to all WALX members. These gentle outdoor WALX classes offer a range of benefits, including improved health, better balance, taller posture. All experienced within a social and supportive setting.  

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A walk from Shacklands Road car park, heading into the woodlands with mud, hills and livestock.

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Thank Goodness for Yoga – the perfect partner exercise to Nordic Walking

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Smovey Moves Workout: Energise, Strengthen & Tone The Smovey is a unique exercise tool designed to enhance your workout by increasing your range of motion, providing resistance, and delivering a vibration that helps tone and energize your muscles. In this dynamic program, each week we will focus on different fitness goals, including strength, endurance, coordination, and fun!  

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Please contact me prior to the class starting for the Zoom link, you will not be sent one automatically.

Chi Ball is a mixture of Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates.

The Tai Chi and Dance section is in standing and the Yoga, Pilates and Relaxation is on a mat.

The sequences change with the seasons concentrating on different areas of the body.

A chi ball is used but a toilet roll or small pilates/yoga ball is ok to use.

If you want to invest in a chi ball then I can send you the details of where to get one from.

Please get in contact if you would like anymore information or you can find information on google about Chi ball.

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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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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 intense paced walk of approximately 3.5 miles with a pace of 16-17 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk with sustained bursts of Gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain, this walk makes the most of our beautiful countryside and is an energising way to enjoy being active outdoors

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Join us for this 5-6km walk setting off from Owd Nells.

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

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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 : 21st March at 11:30am + 28th March at 11:30am

Please book and pay for this session and we will add you to the 28th March session; there will be no additional cost.

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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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Celebrate the end of the week by joining us for a 3 mile walk through Haslam Park, round the perimeter of Ashton Park, then back through Haslam to the start. Start the weekend with Walx friends and blow away the cobwebs of the week.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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A sociable moderately paced walk of approximately 5 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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An intense paced walk of approximately 6 miles with a pace of 15 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 3 walk and on mixed terrain, this walk is designed to improve your fitness fast and is a highly energising way to enjoy being active outdoors.

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A sociable gentle paced walk of approximately 2-3 miles with a pace of 20 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 whilst discussing your latest reads.

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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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- LET`S DISCOVER HIDDEN NORFOLK - 

These SATURDAY SPECIAL walks will be in varied locations (Watch This Space!) and approx 4-6 miles long.  We love to explore new routes…

***LIKE A LONGER WALK + LUNCH???? WATCH OUT FOR OUR "SUPER-SPECIAL EVENTS" WHERE WE ARE OUT FOR 7 - 12 MILES***

e.g BURE LIGHT RAILWAY / BRUNDALL SCENIC / COASTAL PATH / NORTH BURLINGHAM / HORSEY / SALLE / EXPLORING THE PASTON WAY / RINGLAND VALLEY / POPPY LINE EXPLORER / FELBRIGG / HOW HILL LUDHAM / TAS VALLEY TRAIL / GRESSENHALL / HOLKHAM - WELLS / CREAKE ABBEY / BOWTHORPE MARSHES / BOUDICCA WAY / HERITAGE HISTORY WALKS ...and more!!!

We try to aim to upload walks TWO weeks prior to the event on the website.

On average we clock up approx 5 miles at steady Gear 2 pace. 

PLEASE COME EQUIPPED WITH PAWS!!!! A MUST!

Please dress appropriately for the weather, and don’t forget water, waterproofs (if necessary), suncream, bug spray AND ASTHMA INHALER AND CHECK YOUR EMAILS ON THE MORNING OF THE WALK FOR ANY UPDATES

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

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9.30am START. Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the 'Saturday Early Bird Workout Walk' is a 1 hour moderate to faster pace Workout Walk. These energising sessions will help you rebuild your stamina and fitness levels, & push that pace without compromising on technique plus work on strength and core fitness. For those who have completed a Power of the Poles or Learn to Nordic walk course and have their Freedom code.  Incorporates motivating drills and exercises using Gears 1, 2 and .... maybe some Gear 3. Will also incorporates some technique work to help you get the most out of your Nordic Walking. 

Special offer for Early Birds - Stay after the walk for the social at the cafe.... have a quick brew (option to bring your own mug to be more environmentally friendly & save 20p on your drink too/ or 50% off if over 70 (ID required)) and have breakfast if you wish... you then have the option for a 'Saturday Buy one get one free' -  ask Susan to book you on to the 11am 1hour social easy pace Saturday Strider Adventure Walk too for another hour of social chat & easy pace walking - so you get 2 hours walk for the price of one. (Even better value if you're on the monthly Direct Debit option!). 

Meeting point - We meet outside the cafe at the Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs). Bus stop: Use the Clifton Cricket Club stop on Manchester Road (Bus numbers 8 and 22). Park is a short walk down Clifton House Road.

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

Poles can be hired on the day for £1 (coin)

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Google Maps: search for Clifton Country Park, Salford. 

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The POWER of THE POLES is a structured programme suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Come and discover the joys of Nordic Walking and how to turn your walking into total body exercise using strapless Total Body WALX poles which will enable you to learn more quickly and easily.

Your NWUK qualified instructor, Susan Spain, will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at an intensity level for the results you want. The session also includes advice on the different types of pole available including traditional strapped Nordic Walking poles. 

Poles (strapless) are provided for your course.  

Currently taught in a small group (max 2 plus instructor), at the end of the 90 minutes you will have a full understanding of how to use poles effectively and at a level where you can then join our Parks and Pathways regular walks and classes, sign up to other NWUK or WALX classes or simply get more out of walking in your own time. 

The session price of £15 also includes your first walk with the group once you've completed your induction session. Your instructor will give you advice on which regular sessions are best suited to you. Regular walk sessions take place on Thursday & Saturday mornings at Salford venues & Monday mornings at Chorlton Water Park, Manchester (see full schedule for more info on the 1 hour Workout Walks or Motivator/Strider Walks. There are also monthly 2 or 3 hour walks on several dates a month). 

There will also be an option to sign up to a second Power of the Poles 2  - 90 minute course  - at a later date to enhance & refresh your technique either with strapless or strapped poles.

Meeting point - We meet outside the cafe at the Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs). Bus stop: Use the Clifton Cricket Club stop on Manchester Road (Bus numbers 8 and 22). Park is a short walk down Clifton House Road. If you'd like to meet some of the group before your induction, please come earlier at 10.30am when we have our brew break in between sessions. You'll be made very welcome. 

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

What 3 Words: ///thing.bucked.inner

Google Maps: search for Clifton Country Park, Salford. 

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The Saturday Strider is led this week by NWUK Walk Leader Sue Kelly and is an easy/moderate pace 2-3 mile, 1 hour walk. Get some great Nordic Walking exercise, fresh air and chat! They are great walks to attend to build your fitness especially if you`d like to progress onto the faster paced or longer walks. 

Meeting point - We meet outside the cafe at the Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs). Bus stop: Use the Clifton Cricket Club stop on Manchester Road (Bus numbers 8 and 22). Park is a short walk down Clifton House Road.

Why not come earlier for 10.30 & join in our cafe social between the end of the Early Bird Workout Walk and the start of the 11am session.... have a quick brew (option to bring your own mug to be more environmentally friendly & save 20p on your drink too/ or 50% off if over 70 (ID required)) and have breakfast if you wish.

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

Poles can be hired on the day for £1 (coin)

What 3 Words: ///thing.bucked.inner

Google Maps - search for Clifton Country Park, Salford 

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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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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.