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Join Emma for a Gentle paced Nordic Walk at Campbell Park.

For a Gentle nordic walk along the picturesque river and canal of the Ouze valley. A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2-3 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 4km

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Our classic Thursday morning Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk... suitable for most fitness levels - but not a stroll in the park!

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends. 

Free WALX of Wellbeing - Danson Park

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Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Thursday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Danson Stables, Danson Park, DA6 8HL

Parking and Buses: Yes

Toilet and Cafe: Yes

Description of the Walk: From the car park the WALX Guide will lead you through the park, around the lake and into the beautifully cared for English Garden. Approximately 1.5-2.0 miles. There is a footpath that is suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters. 

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Please park in the lay-by along Elder Road, or on the roadside. There is also a car park off of Manor Road. Turn right off Elder Road.

One of the most popular scenic walks that is led during the Festival, it incorporates the ancient village of Bere Regis with links to Kings John, Henry III and Edward I.

The village and nearby Woodbury Hill feature in many of Hardys novels and the church is where Tess of the d'Urbervilles found the relics of her supposed Ancestors.

A delightful 2.5 hrs walk through woodland, heath, river meadows and rolling farmland, not to be missed.

Mainly on level open terrain, the walk has two steady climbs but is mainly on good paths. 

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and Yoga postures focusing on the breath, using different exercise apparatus such as Smovey Rings, Total Body WALX Poles and resistance bands.This is a gentle class incorporating stretching and some mindful movements.

 It's ideal for anyone who wants to progress gently with their exercise.

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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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Our Special adventure walks are a great way to discover some new areas and visit places with the group. Today we are off to NT Stourhead for our fix of Autumn Colours as well as a fanststic 6 mile walk.

This is NOT a technique walk but an enjoyable walk to enjoy this new area. It is social and fun.

Suitable for all levels.Some gentle hills may be included.

TODAY WE HAVE A SPECIAL OUTING TO STOURHEAD HOUSE AND GARDENS.

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Join us on our annual Gingerbread walk, a 5 mile walk with a slight difference this year, we will walk across Burscough and see where Burcough Priory used to be and then walk towards Ormskirk on paths we know well to end up at Ormskirk market for gingerbread buying.  

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Goldilocks Walk

‘Not too fast, not too slow’ This walk is a gentle walk and is ideal if you need to build your confidence as you start your journey with WALX.

If you want a /gentle steady walk over the  spectacular Comyn this is the walk for you. Hills will be avoided and  the route varies each week.

During the drier months we will walk through the meadows, if its wet and muddy we will keep to the hard perimeter surface. ‘

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start time 11.00am Join us for an explorer walk around Thorpe & Dovedale through fields and combined with steep up/down hill paths  

This walk is ideal for those who want to improve their fitness and health, whilst being outdoors in a beautiful setting.

Using gears 2 and 3  covering up to 4 miles

Pub is open after the walk

From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills.