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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises.

Start the day with a fast paced circuit of this lovely reservoir. We finish the session with a set of exercises/ drills to improve muscle strength, agility, stamina and balance.

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During this 45 minute session you get to feel the benefits from using the poles for walking. Using up to 90% of the body muscle, it targets those difficult to tone areas. Walking with poles is fun, social, fantastic and it will change the way you exercise.

Poles are provided for the session.  

Please have suitable footwear on and a rucksack is advised for your belongings.

Danson Park Meeting point  

In front of the Stables Car Park, the Instructor has a grey car.  

There is a charge for Danson Park car park after 10.00am.

Hall Place Meeting point

Please meet on the right hand side as you enter the car park as if you were in a car. The Instructor will be parked under the tree and have a grey car, A group will be returning to the car just before the meeting time.

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A comfortably paced Total Body WALX for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, during the walk providing if the weather is fine, we will stop for a 20 minute session of Chi Ball - a mixture of Tai Chi and Yoga from the seasons sequence. A small ball is used but imagination is fine for the session.

Details can be given if you would like to purchase a ball, for more details on the full chi ball virtual class please see the booking system.  

You can book this session without the Power of Poles training, join us walking with no poles or borrow a set from us and feel the ‘Power of Poles’.  

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley.

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Power of the Poles

This is course is to enable the enthusiastic newcomer to enter the world of walking with poles where they can improve their skills and fitness levels.

It will bring you confidence to walk with poles. You will leave this session feeling excited about getting going.

Ideal once you have tasted the experience you will want  to continue your journey.

You will throughout your participation in sessions receive excellent instruction  and motivation to keep you engaged.

You will be supported as often and to the level you wish. We are a social group and have so much fun keeping active and getting fitter.

There are numerous sessions and weekly walks to help you continue practising what you have learned.

You will be amazed at your improved fitness levels in a relatively short time. The key is enjoyment.

This session is just the beginning of  your journey to enjoying exercise, being outside, having fun and improving your fitness  

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A 10 mile linear walk from Faversham to Whitstable along the coast of North Kent following the Saxon Shore Way.  This a flat and easy walk between two very attractive towns.  Please read the More Information and travel instructions very carefully.

See More Information for specific details of this Explorer WALX.

Automatic discount applied for monthly payment and pre-paid credit clients.

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Gentle walk to Explore - woodland, hills and meadows, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

This walk is for those who can walk 5-6 km in an hour and is moderate pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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Come, spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning exploring interesting circular walks, up hill and down dale, in the Chilterns and South Bucks areas. With a wide variety of venues and terrain to chose from you are sure to discover a few favourites. The walk will change each week, and where practical will finish somewhere with refreshments and facilities.

Enjoy sociable Nordic Walking with your fellow experienced  Freedom Passport holders in a variety of locations with a mixed ability group. 

Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these walks make the most of our beautiful countryside and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors, at the same time as improving your fitness and wellbeing.

 We aim for a steady pace rather than a race. We'll aim for each walk to be about 2 hours duration.

Poles available. Wear outdoor activity footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.

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Join Carolyne for one of our 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. 

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.

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Join us for this 1 to 1 1/2 hour walk at a steady pace covering approx approx 5km walking round the Avenham area.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of tai chi or relaxation too.

A gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter. Join our Wellbeing WALX Guides on a sociable, fun and enjoyable walk. We use strapped Nordic or Total Body Walking Poles, or you can walk without if you prefer. If you have your own poles then bring them along with you. 

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The majority of our walks take place in the extensive grounds of Sandringham Estate Park and Wolferton/Dersingham bog. These grounds are beautiful and offer something for everyone.

If this is your first visit to Sandringham please let me know because I`ll walk over to the visitors centre to meet you.

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Join Emma for an Adventure Nordic Walk at Aspley Woods. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

Why not join us for a 'Car Park Cuppa & Cake' after the walk - Bring your own.

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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This 90 minute course introduces you to the wonderful world of Nordic walking, a fun and very sociable way to get fit and stay fit, in our beautiful surroundings

The course includes the use of both strapless Nordic walking poles - which will be used predominantly for ease of learning - and strapped poles. It covers the basic techniques to enable you to get going effectively and immediately which includes receiving your Freedom Passport

We meet at the far end of the Horseshoe Clump car park

There are no parking fees or facilities

What 3 Words:  ///pens.fired.humble

Location Notes Esher Common is a Nature Reserve and is part of South West Surrey`s 890 acre Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Disley Nordic Walks 

Meeting at the War Memorial in Disley ( in front of the Rams Head). We`ll take aprt in a short warm-up before we head off exploring the countryside around the Parish of Disley. I t varies from urban to rural very quickly with differing views to be had on each walk.

The walks are advertised at 90mins but they may take a litlle longer than that, due to terrain, weather, etc.

After the walk there is a short stretching session too.

Walk Details

Time 10:30-12:00

Gear 1-2 and hill technique

Distance approx distance of 5km (3 Miles)

Elevation Gain varies

Terrain a variety of woodland trails, rocky bridlepaths, canal towpaths, fields and quiet roads.

What to expect. 

There is a short warm-up before the walk and stretches after it.

Great views, diverse scenery

Insights into local history along the way

A supportive social atmosphere

No need to worry about navigation

Led by an experienced Nordic Walking Instructor who is Outdoor First Aid Trained

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a walk / class, please be aware that we do operate a No refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours` notice. To see the full policy click HERE

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A gentle walk in the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest and our lovely coastline.  We will walk about 2.5 miles and the pace is slower than a workout walk but still enough for you to feel you've had a workout!.

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Come and try Nordic Walking and learn about the benefits. It is far more than just walking with poles! 

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The majority of our walks take place in the extensive grounds of Sandringham Estate Park and Wolferton/Dersingham bog. These grounds are beautiful and offer something for everyone.

If this is your first visit to Sandringham please let me know because I`ll walk over to the visitors centre to meet you.

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A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility. Suitable for those who want to gently build up to the longer or more vigorous walks or for those who may have concerns about their health.

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Woodland paths with a few gentle 'inclines'

DISTANCE: approx 4km

Pole hire included

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Our Explorer Walx explore the beautiful areas around Hertford and its surrounding towns and villages and are open to walkers who do not wish, or are not able, to use poles. 

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Beginners Nordic Walking Courses. (Power of Poles Intro) There are courses on the 28th June and 8th July too.     These are a great way to get started with Nordic walking, whether for health, fitness or simply exercising effectively outside.Walking with poles is less stressful on the joints, it makes you walk faster with very little extra effort, it works your upper body as well as the legs.The result being more effective calorie burning, stronger core and toning of the upper body.The initial session is 90 minute session, you'll learn the basics of Nordic walking, gaining the skills to get the most from your own walking as well as being able to join national Nordic Walking UK and WALX classes.Once the first session is completed, two regular walks or one longer walk are included with IRBO, and everything we did in the first session will come together. (Must be taken within four weeks of the course.)Locally, you'll be able to book into any of our I'd Rather Be Outdoors Nordic Walks and you can join walks & classes, every week all around the UK.  Poles are provided for the course. Parking is Free  Booking Essential       Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours’ notice. To see the full policy click HERE  

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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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We are very fortunate to have Sidney Syson who is able to take us ono a journey around Jephson Gardens 

"A walk through Jephson Gardens including a brief history with a nod to the Lights of Leamington, identifying many of the interesting and unusual trees.  Everyone will receive a tree map and leaflet relating to the Lights of Leamington." 

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Walk well, experience poles for improved posture and total body walking, and perform balance and strength exercises in the forest 

These FREE 30-minute sessions give you a clear idea of what WALX is all about! 

Why not stay for the follow-up session, 9..00 to 10.00 and be part of the fitness fun experience.

It is essential to register and pre-book online, for health and safety reasons.

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Join me for a relaxing and inspiring woodland YOGA WALX with or without poles and all while standing! The poses have been adapted so no mats are necessary

No previous experience needed and poles can be supplied if needed

We meet at the far end of the Horseshoe Clump car park

There are no parking fees or facilities

What 3 Words:  ///pens.fired.humble

Location Notes Esher Common is a Nature Reserve and is part of South West Surrey`s 890 acre Site of Special Scientific Interest

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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.