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This week the terrific Tuesday series of Explorer WALX is in Mayfield, starting at Mayfield Yarns close to Ashbourne. We walk around Church Mayfield, Middle Mayfield, and Clifton. Mayfield is a large, sprawling village on the Staffordshire side of the River Dove, close to Ashbourne.

Middle Mayfield has some lovely 17th and 18th-century houses. Church Mayfield, down by the river and the oldest part of the village, has the church and an old yarn mill where we meet. It is an old village with a lovely church and since the end of the 18th century, it has mostly made a living through the cotton mills situated along the River Dove.  

Exploring this area, we have some good views and more gentle terrain.

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A gentler, sociable walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace.

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A longer moderate-intensity walk, exploring walking routes across the Watford area. This is a lovely social walk covering greater distance than our standard classes; an ideal way to improve your walking distance and build your stamina.

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Join us for a walk around Hurst Grange Park and Penwortham area.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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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.

Please sign up at least 2 hours before the advertised start time so that we can ensure one of our volunteer leaders will be there.

Please note that walks may be cancelled at short notice, full refunds will be given if this happens. 

Please book in advance online. Freedom Passport Holders only.

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body Walking™ is a unique mix of walking, strength, balance and bone health exercises.

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Strollers Health Walk

The Strollers Health Walk is a friendly, relaxed and highly social walk designed for anyone who would like to become more active, improve their fitness or simply enjoy walking with a supportive group.

This is our gentler-paced option, making it a great starting point if you haven’t exercised for a while, are building your confidence, have health concerns or would like to gradually work towards longer or more vigorous walks.

We walk at a pace that suits the group and nobody is left behind. There is plenty of time to chat, enjoy the fresh air and get to know other walkers.

Regular walking can help improve stamina, strength, balance and general wellbeing, and even a relatively gentle walk can be a valuable step towards becoming more active.

If you are already comfortable walking at a slightly stronger pace, our Striders Health Walk may be more suitable. The Striders leave at 10.15am.

Most importantly, this is a welcoming and sociable session. Come along, enjoy some fresh air, meet new people and take a positive step towards keeping active.

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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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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.  

Free WALX of Wellbeing - Thamesmead Library at The Nest    

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: Thamesmead Library, The Nest in Cygnet Square, SE2 9FA

Parking: Free parking on Yarnton Way and Seacourt Road by Willow Bank Primary school.

Buses: 177, 229, 244, 301, 401, B11

Toilet and Refreshments available: Yes

Description of the Walk: From the Library the WALX Guide will lead you through one of 3 routes. Choosing from the walk to the River Thames, Lesnes Abbey or Southmere Lake. Approximately 1.5-2.0 miles. After the walk, you are warmly invited to join us in the library for a coffee or tea and biscuits for which there is nominal 50p charge.