Nordic Walking

 

Nordic walking is an enjoyable form of walking with poles, which suits all ages and a wide range of fitness levels.
It was developed to enable cross country skiers to train throughout the year.
It's a great way to raise your heart rate and burn up to 48% more calories than you would just walking. It can be developed into a real workout and it's also perfect for those who want to walk at a gentle pace and have some healthy exercise. You'll be exercising your upper body as well as your legs whilst the poles reduce strain on your joints.
Classes are run in 3 or 4 week courses for beginners with sessions for improvers run at the same time. Beginners are advised to book all the classes in a course whilst improvers can come for any or all of their sessions

How to get there:

Alice Holt Woodland Park
Alice Holt Forest
Surrey
England
OS Grid Reference: SU 811 417

How to get there: From the A31 turn off at Farnham onto the A325. Stay on the A325 for approximately 3 miles. From Portsmouth and Petersfield take the A325 towards Farnham. At the Halfway House Pub on the A325 turn off the main road following signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 yards along this road on the left. The nearest station is at Bentley. From here you can walk through Alice Holt Forest to the Woodland Park along public rights of way. Alternatively take the train to Farnham and catch a bus to the Woodland Park. The Forest Classroom is located adjacent to the second car park you come to after entering the Woodland Park.

Type of Event:

recreational, active and guided

Date:

Wednesday July 2 2008 Wednesday July 9 2008 Wednesday July 16 2008 Wednesday July 23 2008 Wednesday September 3 2008 Wednesday September 10 2008 Wednesday September 17 2008 Wednesday September 24 2008 Tuesday September 30 2008 Tuesday October 14 2008 Tuesday October 21 2008

Time:

7-8.15pm in July, 6-7.15pm in September, 10 -11:30am from 30th September

Age Group:

Adult

Cost of Event:

£5 per session. £1 pole hire per session

Meeting Place:

Forest Classroom

Clothing Required:

Sensible footwear and clothing. Bring your own poles or hire them for £1 per session.

Booking Required:

Booking Required

Dogs Allowed:

No

Contact:

Recreation Officer 01420 520212 e-mail: kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk