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We're Back! Head torches and hi vis essential please.

Explore - woodland, hills and meadows, all part of these most enjoyable walks. *Monday Evening walks with Karen will alternate locations between Aldbury and Wendover (exit car park of Wendover Woods)

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. 

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The Summer is just around the corner and the mornings are particularly spectacular. If you are an early riser this is definitely the walk for you. Make the most of the quiet and enjoy listening to the bird song as you start the day with a refreshing walk.

It will set you up for the day!!!!   

Please Note: 2 poles apart must be adhered to at all times.  

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Early mornings here are magical.  Fabulous to admire the views from the rolling hills at High Ash Farm ...

We love it here and at this time of the year, we can expect fantastic vistas.  So let’s enjoy the benefits of fresh air exercise at a brisk pace to get right into the Nordic Zone. It is on meadow and field trails around the beautiful High Ash Farm.  EXPECT HILLS! 

3.5 miles

£7 BUT INCLUDED IN 2 WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £27 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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Join Sally for a sociable Nordic Walk from Brookhouse upto the Windmills above Caton. As a reward for your efforts you'll enjoy the wonderful 360 views (if we are lucky with the weather). 

Tone and Chat Tuesday walk is a moderate paced 2hr 15min walk for NWUK Freedom passport holders.

This session is ideal for those wanting to improve their fitness or just want to have a Nordic walk, fresh air and chat. The first 35 mins of this walk is a steady incline up a quiet country lane to the Windmills. All the effort this takes is rewarded by the stunning views. We take plenty of stops to soak these up and take the odd photo or two.

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Our Zoom classes are designed to get you up and moving each morning. Each session includes mobility, balance, strength, aerobic exercise and flexibility. All done within 30 minutes! Options are given so everyone moves to their own ability.

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Duration – 1 ½ hours, walk grade 3.5.  The Regular Walk is a social way to get fit and stay fit.  It`s aimed at walkers that can maintain a pace of 3.5 mph.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together.  This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.

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This is a walk for you if you like a good chat and a catch up with your fellow walkers while being out in the great outdoors.

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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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New Mills Boundary Walk 5 (Birch Vale)

The New Mills Boundary is approximately 18 miles in circumference, the aim of these walks is to complete the Boundary over a series of walks.Taking in a mixture of Woods, Bridlepaths, Country Roads and fine views of the surrounding areas too.

Distance 6.2km          Height Gain 160m            Gears 1 and 2           Moderate Walk

The footpaths are a mixture of stony bridleways country lanes and farmland, some paths are a little overgrown and shorts are definitely not recommended!

There is on road parking near the start on Station Road. But no public car parks. Please make sure there are no restrictions where you park your car. The start is on the corner of a private road.No toilets available.  

We are meeting near The Sett Valley Cafe to start our walk

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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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Join us for this medium-paced 7 km walk from Haslam Park.   As we leave the historic park we’ll venture along the towpath of the Lancaster Canal.  We will wander into Cottam and join part of the Guild Wheel before returning back along the Ribble Link canal to Haslam.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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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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Join Mel for a Moderate Adventure Walk around the Whipsnade & Dunstable Downs area.

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. 

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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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We are adhering to strict COVID-19 social distancing protocol. Please use your own poles, water,

facemask hand sanitiser and tissues.

Please donot bookon for a walk if you think you may have symtoms or have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has symptoms Thank you for your understanding.

Explorer Walx are simply sociable Nordic walks in a mixed ability group, enjoying beautiful locationsin and around Shropshire.

This is a walk which will take you around the beautiful grounds of Attingham and parkland

Gears 1 & 2 Walx will be used during this walk.

Dress to suit the weather including sun protection.

Special instructions for Walking at Attingham Park.

You donot need to pre book a slot at Attingham Park in addition to booking the walk but you will need to Identify yourself as a booked Nordic Walker. ie bring your booked Nordic walking booking confirmation email if possible. I will provide Attingham with a list of attendees.

NT members should show their membership card on entry.

Non National Trust Members need to be aware that they need to pay a £5 Active pass on arrival for each session (or become mebers if they plan to walk reguarly).

You Will need a face mask to access toilets, cafe and shop. 

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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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Free WALX of Wellbeing – Foots Cray Meadows

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends.  Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Tuesday 10.00am

Meeting Point: The White Cross Inn, 146 North Cray Road, Sidcup DA14 5EL 

Parking and Buses: Yes

Toilet and Cafe: Yes

Description of the Walk: Meeting just in the car park of the White Cross Inn, the WALX Guide will take you through the woodland and green spaces to the Five Arches, here there will be a stop to admire the bridge, the walk back will be on the opposite side over the green, crossing the penny farthing bridge to return back to the pub. The walk can be very muddy when wet but a footpath route is available for the winter months. Approximately 1.5-2 miles.

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A gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter! This is a gentle session which will challenge your flexibility, joint mobility, balance and strength whilst using poles to improve general fitness. Exercises are incorporated within the walk. This session is suitable for those who want to build up to the longer or more vigorous walks or may have concerns about their health. Many of our members are seeing the benefits of participating in the wellness sessions. 

Results have included a reduction in blood pressure, improvements in breathing, better balance and a general feeling of wellbeing. We have a lot of fun as we exercise in the fresh air. This is a very social session and we often stay behind for tea, coffee and putting the world to rights in the tearooms. 

You do not have to have a passport to join wellbeing classes. Be good to yourself and book now!

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No Walks today - Walk leader Holiday

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Enjoy sociable Nordic walking at an easy gentle pace.

Delivered in partnership with WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL, these gentle paced easy adventure walks are designed for people who haven’t exercise for a while, and those who are recovering from, or living with, illness or injury.  

Mostly gear 1 with some gear 2 where appropriate over mixed terrain and lasting 45 minutes.

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The terrific Tuesday series of Explorer WALX starts from picturesque Thorpe.  Literally, at the gateway to Dovedale, this appealing little village is set in some of the most beautiful countryside.

Close to the junction of the beautiful rivers Dove and Manifold, it was originally a group of farms and isolated cottages around the tiny church of St Leonard.

Designed to help you to keep improving and get noticeable results, mainly on footpaths through fields, hills and views. 

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A gentler walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace. This Wellness WALX is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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A gentle- to moderate-paced Nordic walk for all abilities. Your instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace.

New to Nordic walking? Get in touch to discuss getting started on a Tuesday morning.

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A  unique Fitness walking concept. Walking for Results includes Nordic Walking, Uses a mix of bands, body weight, circuits and drills  

Total body walking  is a unique mix of drills, strength exercises: the use for Nordic walking poles and other innovative fitness walking kit to help target the upper body too.

Delivered by a qualified instructor who will plan WALX that work on all aspects of fitness and make the most of being outdoors

 Walx speed guide moderate/demanding