From the WALX & NWUK Community
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WALX is all about making walking work for YOU If you simply want to join a sociable group who do stunning walks… we’ve got it! Our Explorer WALX are well planned, safe, friendly and often themed. Refreshments at the end are almost mandatory and we ALWAYS make sure that we stick to the distance and
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This spring our WALX Partners have really pushed the boat out with benefits galore for WALX Members….. We have THREE NEW exciting Partners guaranteed to get you active, outdoors, pain free and full of beans ( literally) BREW CREW COFFEE This amazing social enterprise makes it possible to enjoy top quality coffee whilst ensuring the
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Join us for 1 day or 3 in the stunning Peak District this May – we have walks for all levels from History to Hedgerow foraging in both the White and Dark peaks. There are long and short walks, in the hills and Dales all full of views and all at a pace that suits
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News from our groups around the UK …. Nothing has stopped the HQ team or groups around the UK from stepping out this Winter and they have certainly encountered a mix of conditions once again.. This stunning wintry shot was taken in St Albans by the WALX Ver Valley group whilst the sunny bridge shot
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Might sound like a silly question, given the name but we have been asked it a lot! In the UK Nordic walking is an exercise regime performed in all kinds of locations from street and parks to the countryside and the hills. It is only called ‘Nordic walking’ because it originally came from the summer
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We know times are tough right now and we are always looking to add value for our WALXers by providing incentives to help them get out with their groups as much as possible. Simple ways to pay for sessions are standard (Pre payment can save up to 20% on regular sessions and Direct Debit provide
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OK we don’t usually like to call them sticks but in this instance it works! Using poles, as we prefer to call them, can dramatically enhance any walk – literally turning it into a workout, so read on to find out how to STICK to your resolution this year with our 5 handy tips………… Every
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As the old poem says….. Whether the weather be fine, Or whether the weather be not, Whether the weather be cold, Or whether the weather be hot, We’ll weather the weather Whatever the weather, Whether we like it or not! That’s the motto of our groups and to be honest it’s a good job because in
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We often get asked if you can use gloves with Nordic walking Poles and the answer is YES. What’s more, we advise that you do use gloves for Nordic Walking in weather as bitter as it is right now! However, to use poles correctly, it’s important that the Nordic walker manages a light grip and
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Walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and map lovers have been excited about a rare event that has been making history in deepest Dorset. According to the Ordnance Survey (OS) the triple alignment of the three ‘norths’ used in navigation made landfall in Langton Matravers, near Swanage in Dorset, on Wednesday 2nd November. As this is only a
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It’s been a rainy Autumn which is good news for nature as the Rivers swell again but it does bring back something us walkers have not experienced for a few months… MUD The waterproofs have been well and truly aired and the ritual of boot cleaning is back but nothing stops our groups from getting
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As the clocks go back and the darkness draws in, it’s more important than ever to get outdoors every day if you can. Now, we know that’s easier said than done, especially if you leave home in the dark and get back in the dark but if you can find a way – you will