Private Walks and Countryside WalksAvailable upon request; pricing see below under 'more information'.
We can custom-design a day out of town for you and your family. Based on your needs, this can include fitness walking, nature-mediation and some teaching about wayside wonders, such as birds, plants, and local history. |
Group Walks (West London)Join us for a guided walk through nature - with a friendly group of people. What we do on the walks:
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Schedule ChangesShort-term schedule changes will be announced per whatsapp group or email.
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TuesdaysMeet at Bunny Park (Hanwell Zoo), you can park at Bunny Park or Brent Valley Golf Club (2 hours max) click for map
9.30-10.30am: Active
11.00-12.00pm: Gentle 6.30- 7.30pm: Active Note: The Evening walk starts Studland Road in April! |
ThursdaysMeet at Bunny Park (Hanwell Zoo), you can park at Bunny Park or Brent Valley Golf Club (2 hours max) click for map
9.00 - ca. 11.30am: Long Walk (Active/Dynamic)
NOTE: These walks are scheduled about twice a month (depending on weather, interest). Pls. inquire about dates or join our whatsapp group.
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SaturdaysHorsenden Hill walks: alternating:
April 17, May 1 and 15, June 19, July 3
9.30-10.45am: Dynamic April 24, May 8, June 12 and 26 9.30-ca. 10.45am: All Ability/Gentle |
Sundays
9.00-10.00am: Dynamic
10.30-11.30am: Active 12.00-1.00pm: All Ability/Gentle |
These are relaxing walks at a moderate speed, which improve your fitness and agility. We keep to the drier paths and avoid the muddy fields as much as possible.
In the warm-up and cool-down phase, we will do some exercises that help with flexibility and strength. You also receive some ideas on how to improve your walking technique, but there are no speed-drills. Target group: This is ideal for you if you would like to relax and enjoy nature and the company of others on your walk, build up your fitness level, work on your technique or overcome health issues. Many people come on a few Gentle walks after the Foundation course to improve their technique and fitness levels at moderate speed, and then join the Active walks after a few months. |
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These are faster walks than the Gentle Walks, and we choose longer routes. We sometimes walk on muddy, challenging ground. We will choose the route/distance to cater for different ability levels in the group and add some extra loops or challenges for more advanced walkers. We also do some technical drills and participants will receive some individualised feedback to help them improve.
Target group: These walks are for people who have a fitness interest and enjoy a mix of fast-paced walking and more leisurely walking. |
These walks are faster paced than the Active walks, and there will be some speed and agility drills. We intend to achieve an intense full-body workout while still enjoying each other's company and being in nature.
The Brent Valley Dynamic walks are mostly on flat territory. Horsenden Hill walks will go up/down the Hill (82m) a few times on each walk, and then include some dynamic speed walking in the flatter parts. Target group: People who use their Nordic Walking as a workout and want to gain fast fitness results. Ideal to build up for the skiing season or supplement your gym work. You won't be able to have a leisurely chat on these walks, but there is time to socialise before/after the walk. |
These Active/Dynamic walks happen on occasion in good weather. Dates will be announced a few days before the walk (three walkers minimum).
Usually, we will walk about 2 hours, but participants are asked to allow an additional 30 minutes, so that we can take an extra loop or walk at a slower pace based on participants' needs. After Covid restrictions are lifted, we will occasionally meet at a different location, for example: Burnham Beeches, Colne Valley, Richmond Park or Hampstead Heath. |
Medical readiness for Nordic walking:
Nordic walking has many health benefits and is appropriate for most people. As a minimal requirement for joining our walks and courses, you have to be able to walk safely, with no risk of falling over. And you have to be able to swing your arms. Before joining, you will have to fill in
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