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Gain new skills with our leading academy

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NWUK are always at the forefront of outdoor fitness education and our team of experienced and qualified Tutors know exactly what skills you need in order to offer amazing Nordic walking sessions to participants of any level See list below of upcoming modules and qualifications on offer. NEW !! – Active IQ Level 2 Award


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Cheshire Discovery Day June 7th

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Following the success of our first Discovery Day in Dorset we are delighted to announce the location for the CHESHIRE DISCOVERY DAY is the magnificent ARLEY HALL near Northwich. Once again, we will be inviting you to meet the HQ experts and your local Instructors and to join in the fun! Whether you are a


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NWUK are FLAME award finalists again!

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Nordic Walking UK has been confirmed as a finalist in the 2015 ukactive & Matrix Flame Awards. The shortlist for the most highly coveted national awards in the health, fitness and physical activity sector represents the penultimate stage in the awards assessment process. Designed to celebrate organisations shaping the future of physical activity in the


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Walk the Pennines in a day!

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 Walk the Pennine Way in a Day  Is it possible to walk the whole 268 miles of the Pennine Way in a day? Yes it is! But only if you have some help. Join in the most exciting day ever on the Pennine Way when hundreds of people will be walking sections of the Trail


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Join us for a festival of Nordic walking in Seville!

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We are delighted to be hosting an amazing FESTIVAL of Nordic Walking which is to be held in SEVILLE next September ( 23rd – 27th) We have had massive interest from Nordic Walkers worldwide and the event is destined to be a huge part of the world Nordic walking calendar! You can now view the event website HERE


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Out and About

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There’s always plenty happening in the world of Nordic walking – here’s a round up of the latest news from HQ, around the UK and beyond! NWUK INSTRUCTORS IN SINGAPORE This lovely group of Nordic Walkers from Singapore will soon have two new fully qualified Instructors. Mr Shu Moo Chuen and his wife Celia flew to the


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Discover more about Nordic Walking

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Come and meet the NWUK HQ team and your local Instructors at one of our………………….. NWUK DISCOVERY DAYS Whether you are a total beginner or a confirmed enthusiast we guarantee you will be inspired! Here’s a taste of what will be available (and its all FREE). TASTER SESSIONS for BEGINNERS TECHNIQUE REFRESHERS SOCIABLE WALKS  POLE &


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Join our team for the Grasmere Gallop 10k

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Nordic Walkers from across the UK will be tackling the Grasmere Gallop 10 k event in the Lake District on the 6th June. Organised by the National Trust, this fantastic event is a specific Nordic walking event and NWUK will be there – proud in purple as ever!   If you fancy joining in the fun,


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Pole no pole technique drill

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For maximum results when Nordic Walking it’s a good idea to perform a quick technique check every now and then because it’s easy to ease back when chatting or admiring the view!! The great thing about joining a group is that the Instructor is on hand to take you to task every now and then


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New Year – New Career? Instructors wanted

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This year why not make a lifestyle change that will not only make you feel healthier and happier than ever but could change the lives of plenty of others too! We are looking for inspirational people to become Nordic and Fitness walking Instructors in locations right across the UK. Our award winning training and set up support


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Finding walking routes

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Wherever you are in the UK, you can be sure that there are plenty of walks to enjoy. From pub walks to history walks, city strolls to rural rambles, circular, coastal, long distance and even one mile circuits you can time yourself on! Our Instructors are trained to locate, risk assess and plan walks that are


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Motivation ideas for 2015

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The effects of over eating and hibernating indoors leave many of us choosing to make lifestyle changes in January. From being more active to cutting down on the booze, many of the major charities have devised campaigns that will help you to stick to your resolution AND raise money too in 2015. So, why not sign up


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