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Join Emma at WOUGHTON 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.

We are currently only loaning poles to new walkers for a few walks at the moment, in order for them to try before purchasing their own, so you will need your own poles going forward. This is more Covid hygenic for everyone.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £19.99 monthly plan you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under. 

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If you want to learn to Nordic walk then the POWER OF POLES Induction course is suitable for all levels of fitness and is ideal for beginners as it is a structured teaching programme. In this 90min session, you will learn the basics of Nordic Walking and gain your Freedom Passport, opening up over 2500 national Nordic Walking UK and WALX classes weekly.

Your WALX Master is specifically trained to deliver the award-winning Nordic Walking UK and WALX FREEDOM programme.

Locally you will be able to book onto any of our WALX on The Chase straight away and enjoy effective, total body walking in the beautiful surroundings of Cannock Chase. 

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

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

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Our social Nordic WALX explore the beautiful areas around Hertford and its surrounding towns and villages.

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Fancy a challenge! This allday 20 Mile Purbeck challenge is the walk for you.

Taking in the best parts of the Purbeck Hills. Dont miss out

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A 10 mile Jubilee weekend circular walk starting at Corfe Castle heading up to Nine Barrow Down before heading off to the heaths.

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A great way to start the week is with an Active Mondays walk in and around Stanmore. Get ready for the weekend with a stimulating Saturday morning walk around Stanmore Country park. Or join us on a Sunday morning for a longer, faster paced walk in Ruislip Woods.These are intermediate walks, lasting one hour and will include some hill work. For those new to the area you`ll be surprised at the fantastic views over London that you get from Wood Farm Viewpoint, the hidden lakes in PearsWood and Bentley Priory and the seemigly endless trails through woods which change with the seasons.

Walkabout Wednesdays give the opportunity to travel a little further into neighbouring boroughs, or out along the Metropolitan line into the Chess Valley. Saturdays we`re always in the Stanmore Country Park, but we never tire of it as there are such a variety of trails to explore. 

COVID Safety Steps

Facial coverings are recommended to protect yourself when passing others. I may wear a face covering at the start of walks and carry gloves to open gates for you to go through. Throughout the walk we will maintain social distancing as best we can at all times.

NB we will not be hirning poles during the current pandemic to prevent transmission of the virus.

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A fast-paced workout walk of approximately 3.5 - 4 miles aiming for a pace of 15 min/mile.

Mostly fast Gear 2 with frequent bursts of sustained Gear 3. Mixed terrain. 

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A gentle way to walk yourself fitter! Suitable for those just starting who want to build up to the longer walks, or anyone who wants to use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility

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

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Tring Spring Fayre Special.

ALL Walkers welcome on this Dunstable Downs walk with Mel, just over an hour, starting from the small car park at Dunstable Downs..

From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills, our Explorer WALX capture the variety of scenery, themes and types of WALX that suit your lifestyle. If you love WALX to the pub or WALX with the dog or simply WALX in wild locations we have them all! Whether long, short, tough or gentle we welcome all ages and all levels.

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A 6 mile circular walk featuring the villages of Exton and Warnford.  The walk uses the South Downs Way and Monarchs Way.  It has two steep climbs, but the rest is gently rolling hills with pleasant going on tracks and grassy lanes, with some road work.

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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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Doublebois Polers Club are the first NWUK club in Cornwall - its every Sunday - 90 mins of fitness, fun, meeting new people and making new friends

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 These walks take you any where and everywhere. The main focus of these walks are to explore the area, including open countryside, Nature Reserves, Canals and Parks and Gardens .

Depending on the route will depend on the terrain we will be walking over,  which may include some styles and rough ground 

The walks will vary each week and are lead either by an instructor or a walk leader.

Please be aware on this walk as it goes through some woodland the terrain in places can be quite narrow and the path in places  has exposed roots making it tricky in places   

The good news is there are no stiles !!!

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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.

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Please note: The meeting point has changed for this walk.

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 Sunday Morning walk of approximately 8 miles. An opportunity to build up your personal distance.

Please make sure you have some fluids with you and possibly a snack as we will be out for 2.5 to 3 hours. 

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of walking and running drills, and strength exercises. Be pushed harder in a stunning location.

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Join Emma for a 90min Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Wolverton Mill. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass land, fields, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 7.5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

We are currently only loaning poles to new walkers for a few walks at the moment, in order for them to try before purchasing their own, so you will need your own poles going forward. This is more Covid hygenic for everyone.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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This walk of contrasts and great views starts out from Burnt Yates, crosses fields down to Shaw Mills, and picks up the path up to High Hollins. The route then joins the Nidderdale Way and follows it down to re-join the path back up to Burnt Yates. At about 4.2 miles, the walk takes around an hour and three quarters. (Flask)

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Join us at Watermead Country Park to experience the peaceful surroundings and wealth of birdlife and wildfowl which have made this location their home. We will explore both the lakes and waterways of Watermead South as well as venture up to Watermead North to experience the scenery and terrain in that area of the Country Park. This is a relatively level walk and not particularly challenging but we will cover quite some distance in the two hours. Don't worry though, there will be plenty of opportunity to stop and see whether there are any unusual visitors to the park. Keen birdwatchers might like to bring a camera just in case!

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A beautiful local Walk from Boxgrove to Halnaker Windmill.

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From one and half hour romp around Esher Common. Come and explore the scenery.

All ages and all levels are welcome, with and without poles.

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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

For those who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk/Power of Poles course, these action packed one hour walks are designed to help you to improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results!

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A moderately paced ADVENTURE walk of approximately 3 miles with a pace of 17-18 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk with occasional short bursts of gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain.