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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking ™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises. Open to Non Nordic Walkers. This walk is for those who can walk approx 5-6 km in an hour and is at a strenuous pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability. For just a £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, on line classes and a free mnthly walk with any other group *90mins & under.
Having done a Get into Nordic Walking session, join these weekly hour long sessions to help develop fitness and endurance
Wellbeing Walks are short walks, run by friendly, specially trained volunteer walk leaders, who are on hand to provide encouragement and support. All walks are free of charge and are open to everyone – you don’t need to preregister, just come along and join us. The routes start and finish at the same location as advertised, and last between 30 and 90 minutes. Don’t worry about your fitness level - walks are over easy terrain and at a steady pace to suit everyone (please note we're unable to prov...
A longer walk for the experienced Nordic Walker led by a qualified instructor.
Grade 4+ - Longer than 90 minutes, about 5 - 6 miles, classified as a progression walk (Monthly Walks May 16th, June 20th, July 18th & Aug 15th). If this is your first Health Walk, please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start so you can listen to a pre walk briefing. You don't need any special equipment but be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water. Talking with each other is an important part of our Health Walk, so we’ll try to stick to a pace that make...
Grade 3 - 1 hour, about 3 miles, moderate hills, faster pace and possible stiles - Grade 4 - Up to 90 minutes, about 4 - 5 miles, possible steep inclines and stiles - (No walks on May 6, 27 Aug 26). If this is your first Health Walk, please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start so you can listen to a pre walk briefing. You don't need any special equipment but be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water. Talking with each other is an important part of our H...
First Steps - This is our shortest walk, 20 - 30 minutes, flat and even ground, gentle pace, no stiles, regular stopping places. It is a gentle walk for beginners and ideal for people who are returning to physical activity after injury or illness or who haven't been active in a while. It is suitable for wheel chair users and buggy users. If this is your first Health Walk, please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start so you can listen to a pre walk briefing. You don't need any special equipment ...
45 to 60 minutes, about 2 miles, moderate hills, faster pace, possible stiles. Talking with each other is an important part of our Health Walk, so we’ll try to stick to a pace that makes this possible. A brisk pace is our aim – walking as if we are late for an appointment. Children are welcome, however under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult and must also be registered as a health walker.
1 hour, about 3 miles, moderate hills, faster pace, possible stiles. Children are welcome, however under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult and must also be registered as a health walker.
Level 3: 3-4 miles, fields and hills, quicker pace and possible stiles. Intermediate walks, ideal for those with good walking fitness and able to complete 60-90mins with minimal stops. Level 4: 3-5 miles, fields and steep hills, quicker pace and stile Under 18’s may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Booking not required, but please register for free health walks before your first your first walk at: https://www.sasp.co.uk/forms/view/health-walks-registration-form Somerset H...