From the WALX & NWUK Community
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We know how much everybody enjoyed our mini Festival in the Peak District last May Bank Holiday so although we can’t repeat it due to a lack of venue, WE STILL HAVE THE SAME WALKS FOR YOU TO BOOK over 3 days this May (3rd, 4th and 5th) Come for a day or all three
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Save on your seasonal essentials at GO Outdoors with their special NWUK members’ offer. As a member of Nordic Walking UK, this brilliant deal gives you an extra 10% off* the GO Outdoors Discount Card price. Whatever your adventure, GO Outdoors has everything you need. Choose from a wide range of outdoor gear for over
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Its mid February and NWUK are hosting an intensive 5 day Nordic Walking Instructor course near their HQ in Dorset. The setting is the stunning Studland Beach and it looks like the weather is set to warm up too. We are often asked questions about the content of our training courses and how fit or
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2018 has been a hectic and amazing one for Team NWUK. It started with a bang when Mercian Nordic walking led by Ian Northcott were filmed for an ITV’s Britains best walks with Julia Bradbury which was aired on 30th Jan. To add more excitement, a call came into NWUK HQ on Tuesday 23rd Jan asking
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We are really fussy about shoes at NWUK and our requirements are pretty simple…… Number one priority is COMFORT! We want to be out with our poles at every opportunity on all types of terrains so we need supportive, lightweight shoes with great cushioning. Second priority is WATERPROOFING WITH BREATHE – ABILITY! Soggy and/or sweaty feet
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Have you heard about the new Grubs Discover walking shoe? Discover shoes feature RollinGaitTM, a sole unit that curves along with the foot to meet maximum movement and impact, it’s a hit among mountain hikers and the adventurous to add more bounce and comfort to their step. We thought this sounds perfect for Nordic walking
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This month’s tip from HQ is on nutrition. How do you fuel yourself before, during and after a walk? It is best to eat at least 1 hour before a walk and keep it something light and easily digestible on the stomach. Something like oats with dried fruit and nuts, wholegrain toast and peanut butter
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If you enjoy Nordic Walking in lovely Dorset, why not join us to explore the Coast, Mountains and Villages of Corsica next May (12th – 19th)? Join Gill from NWUK HQ plus Swanage based Instructor Sally and other Dorset Nordic walkers on a trip organised by EXODUS TRAVELS in conjunction with Nordic Walking UK. We
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Come and join us for a lovely Christmas meal on the 18th December at 7pm We have chosen a lovely accessible and central venue (the Sandford Pub which is on the A 351 between Wareham and Poole and will be operating a car share plan where possible too. Its a lovely Festive menu –
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We are delighted to welcome Lorien, Lauren and Gilly pictured here with the rest of the Dorset Nordic Walking Instructor team. We are your local branch of a wider UK network that provides over 2,000 walks and classes a week! Lauren and Gilly have been walk leaders for a while now and we are
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At NWUK we know what a Nordic Walker wants from a holiday and that’s why we have worked with travel experts EXODUS to select two perfect trips where exploring with poles is at the heart of the experience. Exceptional scenery, qualified Leaders from our HQ Team plus the chance to meet up with other Nordic
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Wessex Nordic Walkers took part in the Walk for a Brighter Future 10k raising over £250 for their local NHS hospital in Swindon. NWUK Instructor Ashley Sandy led the way with all that and took first place with others in the group just behind her. Groups around the UK have found that taking part in