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A beautiful 3.5-4 mile walk around Grotton and Lees Valley. Ideal for beginners. Mostly flat with a few shallow but longer hills

Before booking onto this walk, please ensure you agree with our latest COVID guidelines

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A comfortably paced walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the instructor will lead you through a warm up, during the walk follow the aerobic curve to enable you to improve your fitness levels and general wellbeing, finishing with a cool down and a stretch at the end of the walk.   

Please ensure that you have completed the Nordic Walking Learn to Walk/Power of Poles Intro course prior to booking this session. Beginner courses are now available in Bexley, free Taster sessions are available.

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A walk that is focussed on improving your cardio-vascular fitness encouraging you to achieve. 

It is fun and will challenge you appropriately.

Expect to work between 6-8/10 RPE.

Please read the description for more details but always check the walk timings as they are an indicator of how long you will be working for.

Ian 07939 175505

Carol - 07545 779474

Carolyn - 07773 352434

All our walks are inclusive and assistance dogs might be on a walk if required.

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The Power of the Poles induction will empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to obtain the fitness gains that you want.

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A comfortably paced walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, during the walk providing the weather is fine, we will stop for a 20 minute session of Chi Ball - A mixture of Tai Chi and Yoga from the seasonal sequence (See the dashboard for details on the virtual class). a small ball is used but imagination is fine for the session. Details can be given if you would like to purchase a ball.

You may continue to walk with the WALX Guides if you do not want to take part in the chi ball.

Please ensure that you have completed the Nordic Walking Learn to Walk course prior to booking this session, Beginner courses are available.

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Enjoy sociable Nordic Walking for 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'll walk for at least an hour, longer if your time allows.

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

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A beautiful place to `wake up the week` especially at this time of the year...

Walks are varied and wildlife is abundant. A moderate-speed Nordic walk for Gear 2 abilities.

This walk is suitable for Nordic walkers looking for a moderate GEAR 2 pace although the hills in the woodland will present physical challenge.

Come and enjoy walking in the local countryside, take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors.

3 miles

£7 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £27 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £6

Pay by monthly direct debit and this walk is included in the package

The wellbeing walk is suitable for those who have completed the Power of Poles Introductory course/Learn to Nordic walk course and/or haven`t attended a class for a while.

This walk is also suitable for anyone coming back from an injury/illness or has medical conditions that prevent them from walking at a faster pace.

By regularly attending, you will be able to focus on increasing the intensity of your walking as fitness levels improve.

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ONLINE CLASSES

For online classes you must ensure that you have a clear area to train (Approx 2m Square).

You must dress appropriately for the session.

You must ensure that your emergency contact details are up to date in your profile. 

You will need a mat for floor exercises, a tea towel for strength exercises and a place where you can do press ups such as a kitchen work surface.  If you have access to a fitness band that would be useful too.

If the class is billed as a Gymstick/Pro X Walker/Isobow owners class you MUST have these items.

INDOOR CLASSES 

Bring a mat and clothing suitable for indoor fitness.

OUTDOOR CLASSES

You must be fit and healthy enoygh to take part in sessions outside on grass and other surfaces.

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Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do… twice as effective!

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THIS IS A PRIVATELY BOOKED 1-1 SESSION.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A 1-1 PLS CONTACT REBECCA at lovelywalks@icloud.com

Our one to one sessions are suitable for people who prefer a dynamic session looking at specific technique or training for a challenge. This is also ideal for those who prefer to not participate in the weekly group sessions, often training on their own, but returning occasionally for a technique refresher.

The technique sessions are suitable for people who need to smarten up and tighten up on their Nordic walking technique. 

If you have completed a beginner course and have let things slide a bit, this session could be just what you are looking for. You don`t need to be a regular Norfolk Nordic Walking member and you are not obligated to participate in all our sessions.

Please note: The venue shown can be changed

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A comfortably paced walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the qualified Exercise Referral Instructor will lead you through a warm up, a short walk making stops along the way if needed and working on posture.

Exercise bands are often used to give the legs a rest if required to work on the upper body. A sociable enjoyable session finishing with a stretch and then if the weather is dry a cuppa in the park.

Poles are provided.

Please contact me prior to walking.

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Come and discover the paths around Hadfield

Every Monday we`ll change our location (although they`ll all be in & around Glossop) to discover some hidden treasures

Before booking onto this walk, please ensure you agree with our latest COVID guidelines

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Enjoy a sociable Nordic walk around Dukinfield with a mixed ability group

Before booking onto this walk, please ensure you agree with our latest COVID guidelines

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Join Jo for a speedy walk around Stalybridge!

Before booking onto this walk, please ensure you agree with our latest COVID guidelines

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Rose Hill Marple Nordic Walks

Come along and join us on a friendly Nordic Walk starting at The Railway Pub near Rose Hill Station Marple, there are different circular routes around the area, using a mixture of streets, canals, parks, woodland, riverside paths, and bridlepaths.

The walk includes a short mobilisation of joints prior to walking and a cool down stretch at the end. 

The walks are advertised at 90mins but they may take a little longer than that, due to terrain, and other factors.

Time 9:30-11:00

Gears 1 and maybe 2 with some hills.

Distance approx 5km (3miles)

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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It’s magical to walk here as this was the site of the Roman town Venta Icenorum ‘Market Place of the Iceni’ and predecessor of the county city of Norwich! 

We will vary our routes each week, choosing either High Ash Farm trails or come across to explore the Roman Town and / or soak up the views from the ’twin peaks’. So many options…

This is a fantastic ‘feel good’ walk for those wanting a moderate pace (mainly Gear 2) with the poles. Expect hills.

£7 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £27 PER MONTH PACKAGE

THERE IS A COFFEE VAN FOR POST WALK REFRESHMENTS...

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The Power of the Poles induction will empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to obtain the fitness gains that you want.

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Join our Guided Nordic Walk around the ancient Forest. Walks are led by our team of experienced Forestry England Volunteers. Our walks are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, who have completed a NWUK Learn to Walk Course and are comfortable walking for the full 90 minutes.

All our walks will be conducted in line with government COVID guidelines, and we ask that you also comply with these.

If you are displaying any symptoms, please stay at home. All booked walks can be refunded.

If you experience any COVID-19 symptoms within days of a walk please contact us immediately.

Please book in advance online. Freedom Passport Holders only.

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Our Wellbeing classes are gentler Nordic walking sessions, suitable for those gradually building their fitness levels, or with injuries or medical conditions that require a more gradual approach to improved health and fitness.

For those who will benefit, this class can include gentle balance, strength and breathing exercises, and individual rest periods are incorporated when required.

This session is about an hour.

Poles Provided

Wear footwear suitable for outdoor walking and clothes to match the weather.

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Our lovely Tuesday walk is an hour of easy walking incorporating some mobility, balance and stretches - perfect for those who don't want to push themselves too much, are recently starting out on their Nordic walking journey or quite simply want to have an hour of steady, pleasurable  walking.

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Not joined a Nordic group walk for a while? Concerned about pace? Want to enjoy a gentle walk with good company in a fabulous spot? Like the idea of completing 2.5 miles in an hour? This is the walk for YOU!  

This walk is the perfect way to work on your fitness in a fabulous setting.Come and enjoy gentle walking in the woods, pastures and next to the broad at beautiful Whitlingham Country Park take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors. Routes alternate each week.  Expect hills...

2.5 - 3 miles

£7 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £27 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do… twice as effective! 

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The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme. 

Your qualified Instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

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.