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Join us for an Explorer WALX at local countryside parks and nature reserves around St Albans. Visit some of Hertfordshire's beautiful countryside, on varied terrain, these walks are ideal for anyone who wants to improve their fitness and enjoy the social side of walking.

This is an easy paced walk open to all abilities covering approximately 4 miles.

If you feel unwell between the time of booking the walk and attending please err on the side of caution and cancel.

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

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 THIS IS A MAGICAL WALK AS WE TRAVERSE FIELD TRAILS FROM ALBY TO THE GORGEOUS VILLAGE OF ALDBOROUGH.  WHAT MAKES IT REALLY SPECIAL IS THE CAFE AT THE END. IF YOU LIKE CHEESE SCONES, THESE ARE THE F1 VERSION.  

CANNOT WAIT...!

We will start from (*NEW LOCATION!*) Alby Craft and Garden http://www.albycrafts.co.uk/ArtisanCafe.html on the Cromer Rd.

We will walk on a mix of trails, tracks and pathways to tiny Aldborough (Norfolk not Suffolk) and return for coffee in Alby Artisan Cafe (and a peruse of the shop and garden if you like!).

 Another Saturday Special.... 

£9.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest and our beautiful coastline.

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*NEW - Join Emma for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Campbell Park. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass & tarmac paths, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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Best Deal! - £29.00 for 6 weeks, Power of Poles Included, 6 weeks access to the WALX in Bexley program with over 25 activities to choose from. Sign up on the main page of the WALX in Bexley website and we will contact you to activate the membership, following that you are able to book your activities.

Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want.

This course will help you understand how to use the poles for health, fitness and fun. This session is 1hr 15minutes long, this course will ensure you get the correct movement and techniques from the start.

PoP Intro course

Please note there is a charge for the car park after 10.00am at the weekends from March to October.

Meeting at the Stables Car Park, Danson Park. A rucksack is more suitable for your valuables, please wear suitable footwear for the grassed areas and be prepared for the British weather!

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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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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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A flat 5-mile walk weaving back and forth across the Dever River through idyllic village and church settings.

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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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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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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles. Get more from walking in your own time or join our regular fitness walking classes.

In line with Government guidance and our own updated risk assessment protocols, we can now offer the beginners` Power of Poles workshop for up to 5 participants at a time. For details on the measures we`ve put in place to keep you safe, click on More Information.

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport, allowing you to join thousands of walks & classes, every week all around the UK

If you have any questions, don`t hesitate get in touch - just phone Sue on 07973 670895 or email sue@harrowstriders.co.uk

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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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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles.

This Power of the Poles course will introduce you to Nordic Walking.  It will be the start of your journey enjoying exercise, being outdoors, having fun and improving your fitness.  In this session, you will learn the basics of Nordic walking.

It's essential to book online in advance.

Parking charges do apply.

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This popular Forest location has a choice of beautiful walks- open heathland with beautiful views for good weather and a great inclosure with cycle tracks as well as grass rides for a bit of variety.  All options have some good hills!

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*NEW TIME

Join Emma at CAMPBELL PARK for a GENTLE paced walk.

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: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 4km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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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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Find out how to use Nordic Walking poles to achieve the fitness results YOU want.

This session will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges.

Pole hire included.

It is essential to REGISTER and BOOK ONLINE in advance for ALL activities.

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Our social 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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The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme. There are 2 Courses of one and a half hours each. Course 1 is designed to provide sufficient knowledge for someone to be proficient at using poles. Course 2 is an optional further course for those wanting to explore a more in-depth knowledge of walking with poles and the traditional Nordic Technique. I will help you to understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

These courses will ensure you master the technique of using poles and change the way you walk for life. Course 1 will cover the following:

Gear 1: Mastering the arm swing, upper body engagement and pole plant angle.

Gear 2: Gaining propulsion from the pole and toe push, adapting pole position for hills and tailoring technique to your fitness, mobility and personal goals.

You will experience different poles types, the core ledge and straps in order to select the technique and poles that are right for YOU!

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and be at a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport, allowing you to join walks & classes.

Dress to suit the weather, ensuring that you have suitable footwear. Please bring water in a small rucksack or bumbag, so that your hands are free. All poles are provided

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This is a new walk to our programme. 

Poles are optional on this walk, you can even bring the dog if it is well behaved and stays on the lead when necessary. 

The Saturday hikes are walked at a moderate pace. The walks vary, but will usually be around 2 hours long. 

These are the perfect walk for anyone who works during the week and are busy setting up on a Saturday morning. 

For a Free walk use the code 1FREEWALX 

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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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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.