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So once a month our weekenders continue following the Pewsey Vale Circular Route. This month we are doing section 6 from Collingbourne Woods to Oxenwood. 

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

This walk is a longer walk and is open to non-polers. Poles can be borrowed. 

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Learn to Nordic Walk for improved fitness and wellbeing.

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Our Saturday Tourer walks take us all around Saddleworth and beyond to add some variety to our walking schedule. 

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Gentle Wellbeing Walk (Observing Covid 19 guide lines at all times)

Meet at Sandbanks Cafe on Yelland Quay Post code EX311UH

For those who have completed the 'Learn to' Nordic walking course. Enjoy a GENTLE full body work out while walking beside the banks of the Taw estuary, along the South West Coast path,(SWCP) Tarka trail and Instow beach before returning to the Cafe for a well-deserved “revive me” cup of coffee. (with a 10% discount off orders on production of your NW membership card.) Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group. Lead by accredited instructors or leaders, these make the most of our stunning coastal countryside and are a relaxing and therapeutic way to enjoy keeping fit and active outdoors.

Meet at Sandbanks Cafe on Yelland Quay Post code EX311UH As it’s a new build some SatNavs do not show it therefore, use EX313QH or, as you enter Yelland from the direction of Instow turn immediately left adjacent to the car sales place/bus stop into the Yelland Quay. (If travelling from the direction of Barnstaple turn right as above once past the new David Wilson housing estate) Sign indicates the Estuary business park. You will locate the Cafe Approx. 1000mtrs on the left amongst the new build 8 unit site

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9.30am START. Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the 'Saturday Early Bird Workout Walk' is a 1 hour moderate to faster pace Workout Walk. These energising sessions will help you rebuild your stamina and fitness levels, & push that pace without compromising on technique plus work on strength and core fitness. For those who have completed a Power of the Poles or Learn to Nordic walk course and have their Freedom code.  Incorporates motivating drills and exercises using Gears 1, 2 and .... maybe some Gear 3. Will also incorporates some technique work to help you get the most out of your Nordic Walking. 

Meeting point - We meet outside the cafe at the Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs). Bus stop: Use the Clifton Cricket Club stop on Manchester Road (Bus numbers 8 and 22). Park is a short walk down Clifton House Road.

Stay after the walk for the social at the cafe.... have a quick brew (option to bring your own mug to be more environmentally friendly) and have breakfast if you wish... and then stay for the 11am Saturday Strider Adventure Walk too! (Even better value if you're on the monthly Direct Debit option!). 

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

Poles can be hired on the day for £1 (coin)

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Google Maps: search for Clifton Country Park, Salford. 

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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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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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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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A sociable walk where you will get into your moderate training zone.  That is approx 6/10 on the rate of perceived exertion scale.

Check the title of the walk for more information.

Ian 07939 175505

Malcolm 07855 268330

Janet -07790 128658

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

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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Want To Try Nordic Walking?

Come and try this 30 minute Power Of Poles taster session and experience how good Nordic Walking makes you feel, so that you can make an informed decision to take up Nordic walking and join one of our Power Of Poles beginner's workshops.

We supply the poles. All poles are stringently sanitized and isolated for 72 hours prior to and after use.

We have strict covid protocols and ask that you to maintain a distance from other attendees. Please carry a face mask and hand sanitizer.

If you do feel unwell between booking this session and attending we ask that you err on the side of caution and cancel your booking.

Your WALX Masters is trained to deliver the Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM programme.

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Come and try Nordic walking in the surroundings of Stanmore Recreation Ground and Country Park and experience just how good Nordic walking makes you feel! Enjoy this taster session, and make an informed decision about taking up Nordic walking.

If you`d like to chat about Nordic walking and the classes in Harrow before booking, just click on the Contact button above or give us a call.

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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.

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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Join Karen for a Gentle paced Walx that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises, 1hr

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Join Mandy and Heather for this spectacular walk. We trek come of the Vanguard way taking in beautiful country views. The terrain is undulating and takes us over public bridleway and paved tracks which can get muddy if it has rained hard. 

The views are stunning!!

Come join us here and join the fun.

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Simply enjoy sociable Nordic walking in a stunning location with a mixed ability group. A lovely flat waterside walk with amazing views across Port Meadow (varied routes including Wolvercote Lake and Burgess Field Nature Park). 

Meet in the car park at the north end of the meadow off Godstow Road (nearby postcode OX2 8PU). 

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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 faster than a health walk.

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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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Duration - 1 hour, walk grade 2.5.  This walk is conducted at a gentle pace, with rest stops if required.  Regular catch-up and re-grouping to allow people to walk ahead if required.   This class combines Nordic walking with strength and balance exercises.

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The Saturday Strider is led this week by NWUK Walk Leader Sue Kelly and is an easy/moderate pace 2-3 mile, 1 hour walk. Get some great Nordic Walking exercise, fresh air and chat! They are great walks to attend to build your fitness especially if you`d like to progress onto the faster paced or longer walks. 

Meeting point - We meet outside the cafe at the Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs). Bus stop: Use the Clifton Cricket Club stop on Manchester Road (Bus numbers 8 and 22). Park is a short walk down Clifton House Road.

Why not come earlier for 10.30 & join in our cafe social between the end of the Early Bird Workout Walk and the start of this session? 

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

Poles can be hired on the day for £1 (coin)

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Google Maps - search for Clifton Country Park, Salford 

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The POWER of THE POLES is a structured programme suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Come and discover the joys of Nordic Walking and how to turn your walking into total body exercise using strapless poles which will enable you to learn more quickly and easily. 

Your NWUK qualified instructor, Susan Spain, will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at an intensity level for the results you want. The session also includes advice on the different types of pole available including traditional strapped Nordic Walking poles. 

Currently taught in a small group (max 4 plus instructor), at the end of the 90 minutes you will have a full understanding of how to use poles effectively and at a level where you can then join our Parks and Pathways regular walks and classes, sign up to other NWUK or WALX classes or simply get more out of walking in your own time. 

The session price of £15 also includes your first walk with the group once you've completed your induction session. Your instructor will give you advice on which regular sessions are best suited to you. 

There will also be an option to sign up to a second Power of the Poles 2  - 90 minute course  - at a later date to discover more advanced Nordic Walking technique using strapped poles if you so wish subject to Covid-19 protocols. 

Meeting point - We meet outside the cafe at the Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Car Park. (Sat Nav: M27 6NG). Plenty of free parking. Easily reached via exit 16 off the M60 or exit 2 off the M61, then along the A666 and turn down Clifton House Road (follow brown signs). Bus stop: Use the Clifton Cricket Club stop on Manchester Road (Bus numbers 8 and 22). Park is a short walk down Clifton House Road. If you'd like to meet some of the group before your induction, please come earlier at 10.30am when we have our brew break in between sessions. You'll be made very welcome. 

Toilet facilities are available at the cafe (along with the usual hot drinks and snacks). 

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Google Maps: search for Clifton Country Park, Salford. 

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

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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, 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, social distancing measures.

Time 10:00-11:30

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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Lead by accredited Nordic walking  Instructor and physiotherapist this walk adheres to strict COVID social distancing rules for everyones saftey.

We start and finish with a  warm up and stretch down  then make our way oyt of Braunton following footpaths and farm tracks that have been used for hundreds of years in and around the beautiful countryside that surrounds Braunton.

There are a varity of wonderful routes from this start point  the precise one will be chosen depending on the weather.