Fitness Walking

Step into wellness with poles and purpose

Low-impact, high-reward fitness walking

We offer a range of walks, every week. Some longer (approx 2 hours), some shorter (approx 1 hour). They are always in a small and friendly group and will help you improve your fitness, stamina and even your social skills! It can be an ideal way of working back to fitness after illness or injury.

We use Nordic Walking techniques - walking with poles gives an all-body workout as we enjoy the open coutryside. Our starting points are Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, The Three Locks Pub, The Globe Pub and Totternhoe Knolls in and around Leighton Buzzard and Linslade.

Each walk is led by a qualified Walk Leader and First Aider.

A typical weekly schedule:
Thursday mornings - 9:00 am
Friday mornings - 9:00 am
Saturday mornings - 9:00 am

Sunday mornings at 10.00 am

Please check the walks, when you book on the link below.

Our Qualified Walk Leaders

All our walk leaders are fully trained in Nordic pole walking techniques through Nordic Walking UK. They hold accredited qualifications in Emergency First Aid and defibrillation. Each leader is also skilled in delivering warm up and cool down exercises and is trained to assess and respond to potential risks or emergencies. You're in safe and capable hands.

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Mike Neary

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Lynn Andrews

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Graham Cook

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Sue Cocklin

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Sarah Oakley

Nature's gym awaits - How to join us

If you are new to Nordic Walking: Please contact us to organise a ‘Learn to walk with poles session’

Existing members and experienced walkers: Book the walk of your choice directly through Nordic Walking UK

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nordic Walking

If you have any specific questions regarding participating in our Nordic Walking sessions, please get in touch.

Nordic walking is a pole walking technique, that with proper training helps the walker propel themselves forward.

You do need Nordic walking poles, which we will provide for the training.

Comfortable outdoor clothing and walking trainers or boots.

You don't have to be fit. It's a great way to get yourself back into regular exercise. We will invite you to complete a pre exercise questionaire before your first session to rule out any concerns you may have.

Nordic walking improves stamina, strength, bone health and coordination. It is a whole body exercise when done properly.

It depends on how long the walk is and at what pace you travel. We can assure you it burns more calories than normal walking.

It can help strengthen joints and is reported to be very good for those who have osteoporosis.

We would suggest attending a well-being walk. This would be discussed with you when you do your training.

The training session can be booked online. It lasts around 90 minutes and is called 'Power of Poles'. It is this session where all the basic techniques are taught. (If you cannot see a date available for the next Power of Poles session, please get in touch) email [email protected]

We are happy to train people from the age of 16, if they are accompanied by a parent. There is no upper age limit.

Yes, pregnant people can do Nordic walking, if they have any concerns, we would suggest they speak to their GP first.

We would always suggest that you seek advice from your GP first if you have any concerns.