Sherwood Nordic Walking

Adventure to Roche Abbey
2023-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Laughton-en-le-Morthen Village Hall, Firbeck Avenue, Laughton-en-le-morthen, S25 1YD
Beginning at Laughton-en-le-Morthen we will follow rolling hills, peaceful woodland and finally arrive at the mysterious ruins of Roche Abbey.
There is a steep section into and out of the woods.
There is a delightful cafe nearby called Leger Lakes and it is on our way back to the carpark. We can reserve a table here if anyone wants to call in for refreshments at the end of our walk.
Distance: 4.5 – 5 miles
Ascent: 512 ft

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy.
Thank you,
Tracy
07891932782

Adventure at Clumber Park NT
2023-06-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Clumber Park NT, Worksop, S80 3AZ
Come along for this nordic adventure walk and enjoy a varied nordic walk of 5-6 miles. No two weeks are the same!
The sessions at Clumber Park are moderate to fast paced, and the group is well managed to suit. These sessions are not suitable for slower paced members.
We will meet at the main visitor’s carpark, near the bicycle hire hub. National Trust members enter for free, non-members entry fees are £5 per adult.
Distance: 5-6 miles

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Evening Session from the Clumber Park Hotel
2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Clumber Park Hotel, Clumber Park Hotel (Muthu), Worksop, S80 3PA
Do you want to nordic walk at your optimum pace? Do you want to have your distance timed so that you can compare your pace week by week? If so, then this session is for you.
These sessions will be 3 miles / 5 km in distance along a risk-assessed route.
Please ensure you arrive in good time for the warm up.

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Elaine or Tracy.
Thank you,
Tracy and Elaine
07891932782 and 07827652795

Walk Leader *Slower* Adventure in Everton
2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Bean Scene, Gainsborough Road, Everton, DN10 5BW
Welcome to Wednesday Walk Leader Adventures with Tricia and Liz.

Tricia will warm you all up before taking you on a steady 3.5 – 4.5 mile Adventure beginning in the village of Everton.

This delightful route takes us along open countryside, along the river Idle and through woodland. Beginning and ending at The Bean Scene there is ample parking! We can stop for a hot drink and snacks/lunch at the end.

Sometimes the start point may be The Yurt or near the Church in Everton, so we will update you if this is the case.

3.5 – 4.5 miles

249ft ascent (max)

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy, Liz or Tricia before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy, Liz and Tricia
07891932782, 07989616423 and 07879344930

Thoresby Park Beginner's Training 1/2
2023-06-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Thoresby Park, The Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, United Kingdom
Would you like to learn how to nordic walk? This 2-part course will teach you all you need to know to enjoy the International Nordic Walking (INWA) technique.
Session 1 introduces you to the nordic walking poles and their features before moving on to learn the few basic steps of the INWA 10-step technique. We will cover posture, pole position, arm swing and forward propulsion.
Session 2 will take place on Tuesday 20th June 1pm. You do not need to book these sessions separately. The payment for Session 1 is for all three sessions.
Poles are available to use free of charge.
You will need to complete a PAR-Q health questionnaire prior to taking part. I will send this to you a few days before the course – please check your junk email boxes.

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A transfer to another course may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Hygge Tuesday at RSPB Sherwood Forest
2023-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | RSPB Sherwood Forest, https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk/plan-your-visit/, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QB
Let’s enjoy a ‘hygge’ nordic walk in the RSPB’s Sherwood Forest. This not-quite-so-fast session will enable us to appreciate our beautiful surroundings, breathe in the pure air and immerse ourselves in nature. We will still be nordic walking at a fair pace but your Instructor will endeavour to keep the pace manageable whilst still getting a work out.

Meeting at the RSPB visitor centre we will explore the ancient and wonderful Sherwood Forest, home to 1,000 ancient oak trees, including the Major Oak.

To join this session you will have already completed nordic walking training. If you haven’t please get in touch, or have a look at the training session dates at Thoresby Park.

There are free carparks available in the village of Edwinstowe. Please send me a message so that I can give you directions.

10% from each ticket sold will be donated to the RSPB, a registered charity in England and Wales, number 207076, and in Scotland, number SC037654

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Monday Motivator at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
2023-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford, DN22 8RQ
Kick start your week with a feel good moderate pace across the Idle Valley Nature Reserve with the Sherwood Nordic walkers. This session is suitable for newly trained members and current members alike. Elaine will lead most of these sessions and will aim to keep the sessions varied and fresh.

Distance: 4.5 miles max
Pace: Moderate
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy or Elaine before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy and Elaine
07891932782 and 07827652795

King's Park Get out Get Active
2023-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Kings Park, Retford, Chancery Lane, Retford, DN22 6DF
Join Sherwood Nordic Walking at Retford’s King’s Park to have a go at Nordic Walking.
This session is suitable for beginners and anyone new to exercise. It is also a great session to join if you are getting back into being active after illness or injury.
There are so many benefits to nordic walking. Give it a go and see what it can do for you.
Please meet me in the Asda overflow carpark, behind the Asda petrol station. Wharf Road, Retford, DN22 6EN
Poles are provided free of charge. I can advise you on buying your own if you decide you would like to.

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy.

Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Feel Good Friday at Anston Stones Woods
2023-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Anston Parish Hall, Anston Parish Hall, North Anston, S25 4DL.
We start this walk at Anston Parish Hall in the village of Anston.
Anston Stones wood supports a variety of habitats, including woodland, the majority of which is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), calcareous grassland, scrub and wetland. The woodland is the second best example of limestone woodland in South Yorkshire.
The limestone grassland within the woods are also of botanical importance. There is also a Geological Trail with good examples of limestone gorges, supporting a variety of rare plants and animals.
Dead Man’s cave is reached via the walkway to the gorge, this cave excavated in the 1960’s revealed ancient flint tools from the ice age and animal bones from animals such reindeer and hyena.
This walk can be very muddy so be prepared with spare shoes and gaiters if you have them!
If anyone who would like lunch after the walk please let me know and a table can be reserved at The Green Bean Coffee Shop and Bistro just up the road.
Distance: 4-5 miles
Ascent
Lowest 233ft Highest 348ft
Total ascent 370ft
Note
There are some steep steps.

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Evening Session at Langold Country Park
2023-06-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Langold Country Park Cafe Carpark, Langold Country Park, Langold, S81 9QW, United Kingdom

Walk Leader *Slower* Adventure at Hatfield Moors
2023-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Hatfield Moors, Hatfield Moors, DN7 6BF
Welcome to Wednesday Walk Leader Adventure with Liz and Tricia.

Liz will warm you all up before taking you on a steady 3.5 – 4 mile nordic walk around the glorious Hatfield Moors.

Please bring cash for the parking donation box.

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy, Liz or Tricia before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy, Liz and Tricia
07891932782, 07989616423 and 07879344930

Adventure to Creswell Crags
2023-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Creswell Crags, Mansfield Road, Worksop, S80 3LT
We will begin at The Dukeries (Notcutts) garden centre carpark. From the carpark we will cross over the main road and wind our way along a country lane and through open farmland until we reach the spectacular Creswell Crags. Another country lane leads us past the quarries at Creswell before we head back towards Creswell Crags, along the main road nd back to the garden centre carpark.

There is some steep terrain and also a stile to climb over.

Refreshments are available at the end of the walk at the end at the garden centre café.

Distance: 4.6 miles

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Saturday Adventure at Thoresby Park
2023-06-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Thoresby Park, The Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, United Kingdom
Can you get up early on a Saturday? Think of Parkrun, 9am, 3 miles (ish) with your poles!
This brand new Saturday adventure is at the beautiful Thoresby Park!
Thoresby Park is a beautiful estate with a magnificent Hall, a river, deer park, wonderful woodland and a variety of wildlife to spot. The terrain is mostly firm and even, however through the woods the ground is a bit more bumpy.
This week our Walk Leader Elaine will be your guide.

Distance: 3-4 miles

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy or Elaine.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Feel Good Friday from Clumber Park Hotel
2023-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Clumber Park Hotel, Clumber Park Hotel (Muthu), Worksop, S80 3PA
Come and join in on our moderate Friday Nordic Adventure nordic walk around Clumber Park!
Sherwood Nordic Walking is visiting Clumber Park. With over 3,800 acres of woods, open heath and rolling farmland there are many walks to explore. This week we are starting our adventure from the Clumber Park Hotel carpark before crossing over the road and heading towards Hardwick Village.
The mobile drinks/snack van, Lake Brew, is located towards the end of our walk so bring your bank card if you would like to stop (card payments only). There are also toilet facilities at this point.
We have permission to park at the Clumber Hotel carpark. Parking is free. The hotel will be open for the facilities and a drink/snack post walk.
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A credit voucher or a refund imbues 50p booking fee may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

School holidays
2023-06-01, 2023-05-30

Evening Session at Clumber Park
2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Normanton Gates, Clumber Park, Normanton Gates, Clumber Park, S80 3PA
Please meet at the Normanton Gates entrance, opposite the Clumber Park Hotel.
Evening nordic sessions are back!
Do you want to nordic walk at your optimum pace? Do you want to have your distance timed so that you can compare your pace week by week? If so, then this session is for you.
These sessions will be 3 miles / 5 km in distance along a risk-assessed route.
Please ensure you arrive in good time for the warm up.

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Elaine or Tracy.
Thank you,
Tracy and Elaine
07891932782 and 07827652795

Walk Leader *slower* Adventure to Clumber Park
2023-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Normanton Gates, Clumber Park, Normanton Gates, Clumber Park, S80 3PA
Welcome to Wednesday Walk Leader Adventure with Tricia and Liz.

Tricia will warm you all up before taking you on a steady 3.5 – 4.5 mile nordic walk through Clumber Park.

Please park by the Norman Gates, opposite the Clumber Park Hotel.

Distance: 3.5 – 4.5 miles
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy, Liz or Tricia before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy, Liz and Tricia
07891932782, 07989616423 and 07879344930

BANK HOLIDAY
2023-05-29

Evening Session at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford, DN22 8RQ

Walk Leader *slower* Adventure from Langold Country Park
2023-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Langold Country Park Cafe Carpark, Langold Country Park, Langold, S81 9QW, United Kingdom
Welcome to Wednesday Walk Leader Adventures with Tricia.

Tricia will warm you all up before taking you on a steady 3.5 – 4.5 mile nordic walk around from Langold Country Park, towards Firbeck or Letwell and into Dyscar Woods or maybe over to Hodsock. The choice is dependent on ground conditions.

There is a free carpark at the entrance that is off the A60 and signposted with a CAFE sign, if we decide to meet at the larger carpark we will let you know.

Distance: 3.5 – 4.5 miles
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy, Liz or Tricia before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy, Liz and Tricia
07891932782, 07989616423 and 07879344930

Monday Motivator at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
2023-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford, DN22 8RQ
Kick start your week with a feel good moderate pace across the Idle Valley Nature Reserve with the Sherwood Nordic walkers. This session is suitable for newly trained members and current members alike. Elaine will lead most of these sessions and will aim to keep the sessions varied and fresh.

Distance: 4-5 miles
Pace: Moderate

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy or Elaine before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy and Elaine
07891932782 and 07827652795

Adventure at Clumber Park
2023-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Clumber Park NT, Worksop, S80 3AZ

Evening session at Clumber Park
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Clumber Park Hotel, Clumber Park Hotel (Muthu), Worksop, S80 3PA

Walk Leader *slower* Adventure at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford, DN22 8RQ
Welcome to the Wednesday Walk Leader Adventure with Tricia and Liz.

Tricia will warm you all up before taking you on a steady 3.5 – 4.5 mile nordic walk around the spectacular Idle Valley Nature Reserve.

Starting and ending at the main carpark which is currently donation inside only. The cafe is open!

Distance: 3.5 – 4.5 miles
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A refund minus 50p booking fee will be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy, Liz or Tricia before cancelling.
Thank you,
Tracy, Liz and Tricia
07891932782, 07989616423 and 07879344930

Hygge Tuesday at RSPB Sherwood Forest
2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | RSPB Sherwood Forest, https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk/plan-your-visit/, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QB
Let’s enjoy a ‘hygge’ nordic walk in the RSPB’s Sherwood Forest. This not-so-fast session will enable us to appreciate our beautiful surroundings, breathe in the pure air and immerse ourselves in nature. We will still be nordic walking at a fair pace but your Instructor will endeavour to keep the pace manageable whilst still getting a work out.

Meeting at the RSPB visitor centre we will explore the ancient and wonderful Sherwood Forest, home to 1,000 ancient oak trees, including the Major Oak.

To join this session you will have already completed nordic walking training. If you haven’t please get in touch, or have a look at the training session dates at Thoresby Park.

There are free carparks available in the village of Edwinstowe. Please send me a message so that I can give you directions.

10% from each ticket sold will be donated to the RSPB, a registered charity in England and Wales, number 207076, and in Scotland, number SC037654

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk. A credit voucher or a refund minus 50p booking fee may be issued up until this time but will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782
