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The Nordic Walking UK ‘LEARN TO NORDIC WALK’ session is the ideal way to start your Nordic Walking journey to improved health and fitness. 

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

Why Nordic Walk?

Nordic Walking was originally developed from the summer training regime of cross-country skiers, it is an enhancement of ordinary walking. Nordic Walking works your upper and lower body, by engaging 90% of your body’s muscles, it will tone your legs, buttocks, chest, shoulders.

Many people confuse NORDIC WALKING with ‘Rambling’ or ‘trekking with poles’, but, both the poles and techniques are very different. While both activities use the poles for stability and also act to take some weight off the feet, only Nordic Walkers use the poles for FORWARD PROPULSION. 

At Nordic Walking UK we compare the correct use of the specially designed Nordic Walking poles to the action of using the cross-training machine at the gym – A FULL BODY WORKOUT. 

Who is Nordic Walking suitable for?

Nordic Walking is quite unique as a form of exercise in that it provides benefits for everybody. From those with medical problems to the very fit. Whatever your age, fitness level or goal, Nordic Walking is suitable, effective and enjoyable. 

We offer 3 levels of Nordic Walk, 7 days a week (Well-being, Adventure and Workout) and will advise you, as part of the POWER OF POLES session, the best ones for YOU to start with. Our walking groups are friendly, fun and welcoming – come and JOIN US!

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Want to find out more about WALX? Join us for a FREE short session where we take you for a short walk to chat through what YOU want to get out of walking more and show you the things we offer here at WALX.

Our qualified, professional instructors will explain the levels and types of walks we have and provide advice on what is best for you - depending on your fitness levels and aims.

Suitable for all levels whether you are training for a mighty hike or getting back into exercise - we can help, and our welcoming groups will keep you inspired.

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Join us for our Saturday afternoon walk, a 3 to 4.5 mile session designed to improve walking skills and general fitness, ensuring that every step contributes positively towards long-term health. This walk is suitable for those who require a more accommodating walking pace and can also be used by walkers wishing to improve their walking pace and distance by using the looping back technique and/or intervals.

Allow 1.5 hours for 3 mile walks, up to 2 hours for 4.5 mile walks.

Walkers are requested to arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time to allow for parking, shoe change, pole adjustment etc, so that the walk can start promptly at the time indicated.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us if you have any change

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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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Join our monthly  10 km Challenge 

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Join our Wellbeing WALX, a fun, gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter that can incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises as we explore the beautiful common. Suitable for all levels

We walk with poles or without, please feel free to use your own poles if you have any

Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

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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Pace one

A 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga or relaxation too. On Monday these walks take place around Stanmore and Harrow Weald on mainly flat terrain but we do go on trails through the woods so that we can enjoy the changes in nature throughout the year. This is a very friendly group and we are always ready to welcome new walkers who want to get back into exercise in a safe and gradual way.

Starting in April 2025 there is also the option to sign up for the 6 week Total Body Walking Programme in the beautiful Canons Park in Stanmore which is being supported by TfL and Friends of Canons Park. This programme runs on Tuesdays and Sundays at 11am. 

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The route taken across the Chase varies each week, but the intention is to take a midweek walk with a moderate intensity walk of around 3 miles, exploring the picturesque Cannock Chase.

We cater to all fitness levels, so whether you are just starting your WALX journey, returning after a break, or a seasoned weekly walker, this walk is for you.

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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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It's worth coming on this walk just for the fabulous Deer Park Cafe at the end!  

I need a minimum of 3 people for a walk.  Please cancel by 6pm the day before a walk.  If you need to cancel after this time or on the day of the walk, I would ask that you just let me know that you cannot attend and the walk will remain chargeable. If a walk is to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, I will let you know by 8pm the evening before.

MODERATE Walks - walks might involve hills and we walk at a pace of around 3 - 3.5 miles per hour.  The walks are usually around 90 mins.