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Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking. When trained in the right technique to use the poles effectively, it increases use of the upper body and enables you to work harder but it feels easier! The poles reduce the pressure on knees and joints, so it's an ideal physical activity if you have neck, shoulder and back problems and good for the heart and lungs.
Nordic Walking activities
With the support from a Nordic Walking instructor, these courses will help you master the basics and improve your Nordic Walking technique. You will learn something new and understand how to develop your technique, giving you the all-round benefits, this activity provides.
Cost
Courses are £12 per person.
Timetable of courses for 2024;
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 3 May 2024 | 11:45am to 1:15pm |
| Saturday 8 June 2024 | 11:15am to 12:45pm |
| Monday 8 July 2024 | 11:15am to 12:45pm |
| Saturday 5 October 2024 | 11:15am to 12:45pm |
| Monday 11 November 2024 | 11:45am to 1:15pm |
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 19 March 2024 | 11:30am to 1pm |
| Tuesday 14 May 2024 | 11:30am to 1pm |
| Tuesday 2 July 2024 | 11:30am to 1pm |
| Tuesday 17 September 2024 | 11:30am to 1pm |
| Tuesday 15 October 2024 | 11:30am to 1pm |
| Tuesday 26 November 2024 | 11:30am to 1pm |
Dates of courses at The Angel Inn, Ferndown, BH22 9AP;
| Wednesday 5 June 2024 | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Wednesday 11 September 2024 | 10:30am to 12pm |
Dates of courses at Ferndown Forest Golf Course, Ferndown, BH22 9PH;
| Wednesday 22 May 2024 | 11:15am to 12:45pm |
| Wednesday 17 July 2024 | 11:15am to 12:45pm |
| Wednesday 6 November 2024 | 11:15am to 12:45pm |
Dates of courses at Charmouth Recreation Field, Charmouth, DT6 6PS;
| Wednesday 8 May 2024 | 10am to 11:30am |
| Wednesday 10 July 2024 | 10am to 11:30am |
| Wednesday 9 October 2024 | 10am to 11:30am |
| Wednesday 11 December 2024 | 10am to 11:30am |
Dates of courses at Bridport Football Club Car Park, Bridport, DT6 5LA;
| Wednesday 17 April 2024 | 10am to 11:30am |
| Wednesday 12 June 2024 | 10am to 11:30am |
| Wednesday 11 September 2024 | 10am to 11:30am |
| Wednesday 13 November 2024 | 10am to 11:30am |
With a qualified instructor, these free tasters offering the chance to experience walking with poles and to see if this would be an activity for you.
Timetable for Nordic tasters for 2024
Dates of Nordic tasters at Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre;
| Monday 29 April | 11:15am to 12pm |
| Friday 27 September | 10am to 10:45am |
Dates of Nordic tasters at The Angel Inn, Ferndown;
| Wednesday 1 May 2024 | 1:30pm to 2:15pm |
| Wednesday 4 September 2024 | 1:30pm to 2:15pm |
Dates of Nordic tasters at Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne;
| Tuesday 7 May 2024 | 10am to 10.45am |
| Tuesday 10 September 2024 | 10am to 10.45am |
Dates of Nordic tasters at Bridport Football Club, Watton Park, Bridport;
| Wednesday 27 March 2024 | 10am to 10.45am |
Poles are provided for the duration of the session and free car parking at all locations. To book a free place, call 01425 480811.
A gentle Nordic Walk incorporating mobility exercises to help with flexibility, balance and strength whilst using your poles to improve your general fitness. These sessions are suitable for those who are starting at a lower level of fitness, so perfect for beginners.
Cost
Weekly wellness walks are £5 per person.
You must have completed a Get into Nordic Walking course prior to attending the wellness walks.
Timetable of Wellness Walks
| Location | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moors Valley Country Park | Mondays | 10am to 11am |
| Kingston Lacy House | Tuesdays | 10am to 11am |
| The Angel Inn, Ferndown | Wednesdays | 11am to 12pm |
These one hour walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and get noticeable results. Combining technique, gradients, terrain and exercises, these sessions will help develop your fitness, endurance and speed.
Cost
Weekly workout walks are £5 per person or you can use a subscription. The Cranborne Nordic walk is £6 per person.
You must have completed a Get into Nordic Walking course prior to attending the workout walks.
| Location | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moors Valley Country Park | Mondays | 9:45am to 10:45am |
| Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne | Tuesdays | 10am to 11am |
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club (excludes February Half term) | Wednesdays | 9.45am to 10.45am |
| Moors Valley Country Park | Fridays | 9:45am to 10:45am |
| Cranborne Garden Centre, Cranborne | Fridays | 10am to 11:30am |
| Moors Valley Country Park | Saturdays | 10am to 11am |
These longer walks take between 2 to 2.5 hours and start in 3 different locations. They are more challenging and are between 8-11km in distance and can include more strenuous terrain.
Cost
Nordic explorer walks are £5 per person or you can use your subscription.
You must have completed a Get into Nordic Walking course prior to attending the explorer walks.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | Thursday 18 April | 10:30am to 12:30pm |
| Holt Heath, Hayters Farm, Rowe Hill, BH21 7EB | Thursday 20 June | 10:30am to 12:30pm |
| Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne | Thursday 19 September | 10:30am to 12:30pm |
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | Thursday 21 November | 10:30am to 12:30pm |
Offering something different to our regular walks, these walks will add interesting and fun additions to our programme. Each walk is £7 per person.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Forest Golf Course | Thursday 21 March 2024 | 7am to 9am |
| Bere Regis, Manor Farm Road car park, BH20 7HA | Thursday 16 May 2024 | 10:30am to 12:30pm |
| Wimborne St Giles, Village Hall, BH21 5LX | Thursday 18 July 2024 | 10am to 12pm |
| Moors Valley Country Park, BH24 2ET | Thursday 17 October 2024 | 6pm to 8pm |
Make a booking
Booking is essential for all sessions listed below.
You can book online for any of our Nordic Walking activities.
If you have not booked online before please create a new account.
You may also book by calling the Health and Activity Team on 01425 480811.
Costs
Costs vary for different activities and are listed below.
Subscriptions
If you are going on regular walks, make it cheaper by purchasing our Nordic Walking subscription. Buy 11 sessions for the price of 10 for £50. This subscription can be used for any of the listed walks, except the Nordic Specials.
If you attend the Cranborne walk on Fridays then you can purchase a subscription for 10 sessions for £60.
Terms and conditions apply.
Other Nordic Walking Opportunities
Nordic Walking Lyme Bay
Join a friendly group of walkers, with a Nordic flavour. Nordic Walking Lyme Bay provide training, poles, and offer walks for different abilities several times a week in the Lyme Bay region. For more information visit Lyme Bay Nordic Walking
Health and Activity general enquiries
Email: healthandactivity@dorsetcouncil.gov.ukTel: 01425 480811
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