From the WALX & NWUK Community
By Gill Stewart at
The British Legion have invited Nordic Walkers to join the runners who will be attending a series of 5km runs across the UK this Autumn. We all know about the Poppy Appeal and how it raises money for those who served us in conflicts throughout the years and now we can help by NORDIC WALKING!
By Gill Stewart at
If you are not convinced about Nordic Walking, maybe this video by Age UK Newham will help to convince you. They have been running Nordic Walking classes and regular walks since 2009. They have two brilliant Instructors Bee and Joan and a host of lovely leaders who help out each week. In this clip the
By Gill Stewart at
Fathers Day is fast approaching and if your Dad is a Nordic Walker he will love the range of gadgets (or Dadgets!) that we have selected as the perfect gifts for him. Every self respecting outdoorsy chap needs some kind of multi tool tucked into a pocket when out and about and the Bear Grylls compact multi
By Gill Stewart at
As the weather finally gets warmer and the holiday season gets into full swing, it’s time to pick up your poles and explore further afield. The big question though is:- What to take with you and how to carry it comfortably! We decided to try out a range of bags and backpacks to see how they
By Gill Stewart at
Nordic Walking Holidays are becoming more and more popular as the activity takes the UK by storm so we have devised a whole new Holiday website to help you find the perfect break. Regular Nordic Walkers seek places they can visit and explore with their poles, often as a group, whilst newcomers to nordic walking
By Gill Stewart at
We are short of Instructors in many areas of the UK and want to encourage people who want to make a difference to come on board and train to be Nordic Walking UK Instructors. We know it’s not easy to find money for new ventures these days but we try to help potential Instructors in