This 5 mile walk is suitable for Gear 2 walkers and although there are no steep hills there are inclines, the pace will be a Gear 2 pace! The walk is along hard tracks, grass farm tracks and woodland paths. Gear 1 - A nice, easy and natural pace that you can do for extended periods with recovery periods where appropriate. Short hills might be introduced.  Gear 2 - A faster pace gained through technique. There will be less recovery time.    

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...

Switching between our Uppermill and Greenfield starting points, this lovely walk of around 4 miles will never disappoint.

Pace: Mainly Gear 2.  Distance covered : approx 4- to 5 miles, depending on weather and ground conditions. Expect some gentle hills, uneven ground and mud after wet weather. A great walk for intermediate Nordic walkers, these weekly walks take place in the parks, public footpaths and occasionally country lanes around  the beautiful Cheshire countryside.  Location varies each week. This is an excellent way to get your cardio exercise in the week. All Nordic Walks start with a shor...

Lyme Park Nordic Walks Come and join us on a social walk on a circular route of around 5km within the Historic Estate of Lyme Park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme was once home to the Legh family, and in its heyday a great sporting estate.  The estate is 1400 acres, so offers lots of different walks with stunning views, and we may see some of their famous deer herd too.   Gears 1 and Hill techniques                         9:30-11:00  Optional coffee and cake afterwards in...

A more gentle walk for those with a recent medical condition that means that mobility is limited, and who feel their fitness levels have declined as a result. The challenge is still to manage an hour walk, with rests when needed. Regularly weekly walks can bring improvements. Start of the walk is at the same time of the other group. Warming up exercises are together and we meet again in the car park for a hot drink. Gear 1  This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport.  

These gentle walks are suitable for people who would like to start Nordic Walking to get fit but have no/ little walking experience, have had an injury or a knee/ hip operation. We often walk on the level paths around Ilam park. But we will also incorporate fields and hills in our walks which are 2-3 miles. Gear 1 and sometimes 2 Tearoom is open, toilets available This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport. Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 2 hours before the scheduled s...

Learn the basics of how to Nordic walk, so that you can achieve the full benefits of Nordic walking by getting the correct techniques, sessions are outside and poles are provided.

Join this free Wellbeing walk, for fresh air and fitness in a friendly environment. Wellbeing Walks are short walks, led by friendly, specially trained volunteer walk leaders, who are on hand to provide encouragement and support. The walks are free of charge and are open to everyone – you don’t need to preregister, just come along and join the group at the advertised time. The route starts and finishes at the same location. All wellbeing walks last between 30 and 90 minutes. Don’t worry about yo...