Sherwood Nordic Walking

RSPB Sherwood Forest
2024-09-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | RSPB Sherwood Forest, https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk/plan-your-visit/, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QB
Let’s enjoy a fabulous nordic walk in the RSPB’s Sherwood Forest. During this session we will 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.
Pace: Steady – Moderate

Parking at the RSPB visitor carpark is across the road and is free for RSPB members (just place your membership card on. your dashboard). Otherwise it is £5.
There are free carparks available in the village of Edwinstowe.

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 booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Relaxed adventure at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
2024-09-25 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 payment.

Distance: 3.5 – 4.5 miles
Pace: Slow-Steady
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

National Trust Clumber Park
2024-09-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Clumber Park NT, Worksop, S80 3AZ
As the official group of Clumber Park we know the 3,800 acres very well. So 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 booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Peak District Away Day
2024-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Nether End, Nether End, DE45 1SR
Another away day with Richard from Aspire Nordic Walking.
PLEASE READ THE WALK DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING ON
“Poles to Pemberley”
Join us for the second collaboration walk between Aspire and Sherwood Nordic Walking. This time we will be taking in the breathtaking sights, sounds and autumnal smells of the literary Pemberley Estate of Mr & Mrs Darcy.
Our walk will start in the picturesque village of Baslow. Parking is available in the large Derbyshire Dales District Car Park at Nether End, located behind the village green as you arrive from Chesterfield. The postcode for the car park is DE45 1SR. Please note that parking is payable by cash or paybyphone app only. You cannot pay for parking by contactless/debit card. All day parking is £6.20 so car sharing is suggested wherever possible.
We will commence the walk with a warm up on the village green (known as Goose Green) before a gentle start through the oldest part of the village and past a charming row of historic thatched cottages which lead us to the lush rolling grassland of the Pemberley Estate. Keeping our eyes peeled for the beautiful herds of red and fallow deer which populate the estate and after a glimpse of the Golden Gates we will gradually gain height as we make our way across the wider estate grounds towards Stand Wood and the first of many spectacular views. Hopefully there will be no sighting of the ghost of Mrs Riley as we follow the moderate incline through the woods to the Hunting Tower and Emperor Lake beyond. A gradual switchback descent will bring us via the estate’s aqueduct to the stables, games larder and Queen Mary’s Bower to cross the 18th Century Paine’s bridge and admire the stunning view back to the Palace of the Peak.
With our legs now well warmed up, we will stride out across the wider estate grounds once again. We will then gradually climb again through ancient woodland with further chances of glimpsing the more elusive red deer on our way past Russian Cottage. From here we will commence our gradual descent to the pretty village of Edensor and its collection of estate cottages and St Peter’s Church. Refreshments will be sought at the Edensor Tea Cottage before we wend our way back to Nether End via the course of the River Derwent and the quintessentially English, Chatsworth Cricket Club to the revolving Cannon gate where we entered the estate.
The walk is set to take place at the end of September. The ground is generally solid and even underfoot, however there are a few uneven and off-camber sections on the walk which will be highlighted as we progress. Whilst we can often see some wonderful dry weather in September, it is more prone to rain and one or two areas of the walk can become muddy/slippery under foot. Please choose appropriate footwear for the conditions and bring a waterproof.
The walk will be approximately 13km in length with circa 300 metres of ascent across the whole walk. The inclines are generally moderate in nature but a good level of fitness is required for this walk. There will be ample opportunity to stop and admire the many wonderful vistas of the various parts of the estate. If you are in any doubt as to its suitability for you please discuss with Tracy.
If you want to have a coffee, use the facilities, before the start of the walk please arrive in good time, 9.30am ish, as the walk warm up will commence at 10am prompt.
Distance: 13km / 8 miles
Pace: Moderate
Ascent: 300 metres (much more than we usually do!)
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 48 hours’ notice for cancelling away day or ‘special’ walk bookings. No refunds can be issued as this is a collaboration walk and there are minimum numbers required to cover the cost.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Idle Valley Nature Reserve
2024-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford, DN22 8RQ
Kick start your week with a feel good adventure 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 booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy or Elaine. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy and Elaine
07891932782 and 07827652795

Beginner's Nordic Walking Training 1/3
2024-10-02 09:30 - 10:30 | Thoresby Park, The Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, United Kingdom
Would you like to learn how to nordic walk? This 3-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 Wednesday 9th October You do not need to book these sessions separately. The payment for Session 1 is for all three sessions.
Session 3 takes place on Wednesday 16th October and is also bookable for anyone who has trained with us before and would like some technique practise.
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 booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Relaxed Adventure in Everton
2024-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Bean Scene, Gainsborough Road, Everton, DN10 5BW
Welcome to Wednesday Walk Leader Adventures with Tricia and Liz.

Your Walk Leaders 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
Pace: Slow-Steady

249ft ascent (max)

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy, Liz or Tricia before cancelling. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy, Liz and Tricia
07891932782, 07989616423 and 07879344930

Big House Heroes – Learn to Nordic Walk – Wentworth Woodhouse
2024-10-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Wentworth Woodhouse, Cortworth Lane, Rotherham, S62 7TQ
This two-hour session is run by British Nordic Walking Instructor Tracy.
You will learn the basic elements of the 10-step nordic walking technique that will set you up for your nordic walking adventures.
Training takes place in the spectacular gardens of Wentworth Woodhouse. Entry fee to the gardens is included in this ticket price.
Poles are provided free of charge.
Please ensure you are dressed for the weather and please bring a drink.
All proceeds, apart from the £1 booking fee, go to the Big House Heroes charity, supporting the extensive renovations at Wentworth Woodhouse.
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: As spaces are limited in these classes, and the money is going to charity, we require 48 hours’ notice for cancelling. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to move your booking to a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Fitness Adventure at Anston Stones Woods
2024-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Anston Parish Hall, Anston Parish Hall, North Anston, S25 4DL.
Another challenging moderate-paced adventure with steep inclines and varied terrain.
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
Pace: Moderate
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 booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy
07891932782

Beginner's Nordic Walking Training 2/3
2024-10-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Thoresby Park, The Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, United Kingdom
Following on from the Beginner’s Training Session Part 1 we begin with a recap of the basic INWA technique steps. We will move onto the hill technique and foot dynamics before progressing onto cover up to step 6 of 10.
You can only take part in Session 2 if you have completed the Beginner’s Nordic Walking Training Part 1, or already have experience of nordic walking.
Poles are available to use free of charge.
Session 3 on 16th October incorporates further practise and recap on key areas of the technique.

Relaxed Adventure to Clumber Park
2024-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Clumber Park Hotel, Clumber Park Hotel (Muthu), Worksop, S80 3PA
Welcome to Wednesday Walk Leader Adventure with Tricia and Liz.

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

Please park at the Clumber Park Hotel and carefully make your way across to the Normanton Gate.

Distance: 3.5 – 4.5 miles
Pace: Steady

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy, Liz or Tricia. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Walesby and the Carpenter's Arms
2024-10-11 10:00 - 13:30 | The Carpenter’s Arms, Boughton Road, Walesby, NG22 9NJ
This woodland adventure starts and ends at the Carpenter’s Arms in Walesby.

Diane is organising lunch at the end of the walk at ‘The Carps’ so look out for communications about this on our WhatsApp social group.

Distance: 4.6 miles
Pace: Moderate

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Sherwood Pines
2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield,, NG21 9JL, United Kingdom
We are very fortunate to have Sherwood Pines as one of our regular Monday venues. As the largest forest open to the public in the East Midlands there are over 3,300 acres to discover. It’s a centre for a wide variety of outdoor activities from a relaxed stroll to Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and much, much more.
Join Sherwood Nordic Walking as we guide you along the Ranger’s Path and other fabulous routes around the forest. The terrain is mostly firm with a slight gradient in places.
A parking code on the day will give you half price parking. Car sharing can also be arranged from South Forest Leisure Complex What3Words busy/household/form.
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 booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Relaxed adventure to Creswell Crags
2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Creswell Crags, Mansfield Road, Worksop, S80 3LT
This is a relaxed-pace adventure with Tracy
We will begin at The Dukeries (Notcutts) garden centre carpark. From the carpark we will begin by winding along a woodland path, crossing the road and heading to the Crags. A path along a field leads us past some quarries at Creswell before we head back towards the garden centre carpark.
There is one uphill section.
Refreshments are available at the Harley Gallery and also at the garden centre café.
Distance: 3.5 miles
Pace: Relaxed
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Beginner's Nordic Walking Training 3/3
2024-10-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Thoresby Park, The Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, United Kingdom
To consolidate your learning from Sessions 1 and 2, Session 3 enables you to practise what you have learned so far, and to perfect your technique.
This session can be booked as a refresher session for those who have trained with us before.
Poles are available to use free of charge.

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Relaxed adventure at Thoresby Park *9.30am
2024-10-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Thoresby Park, The Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, United Kingdom
Welcome to this relaxed-paced nordic adventure with Tricia and Liz.
This session starts at the earlier time of 9.30am so that you can meet the new members who will just be finishing off their training.

Tricia will warm you all up before taking you on a steady 3.5 mile nordic walk across Thoresby Park, where you will see deer and a range of fungi too!

Parking is £3 for all day. Car sharing would be a good idea.

Distance: 3.5 miles
Pace: Slow-Steady
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy, Liz or Tricia before cancelling. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy, Liz and Tricia
07891932782, 07989616423 and 07879344930

Fitness Adventure from Langold Country Park
2024-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Langold Country Park Cafe Carpark, Langold Country Park, Langold, S81 9QW, United Kingdom
This moderate-paced adventure with Elaine is more challenging than our regular nordic adventures due to the pace and elevation. Be prepared to get out of puff!
The pit top gives great views and is a useful measure of fitness.
Come and stride out and feeling the power of your poles with Elaine!
Distance: 3.5-4.5 miles
Pace: Moderate
Parking is in the small cafe carpark off the A60 Langold-Costhorpe Road.
Refreshments will probably be at the Manor Farm.
What3Words: ourselves.canines.annoys
Spaces are limited on these evening sessions due to Walk Leader insurance and group management. With this in mind please note the cancellation policy. Equally if the walk is ‘out of stock’, but you’d like to attend, please get in touch as we may be able to fit you in.
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy or Elaine. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy and Elaine
07891932782 and 07827652795

HALF TERM
2024-10-22, 2024-10-24, 2024-10-29

Fungi Foray Relaxed adventure at Hatfield Moors
2024-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Hatfield Moors, Hatfield Moors, DN7 6BF
Join Liz and Tricia on a magical fungi nordic walk at Hatfield Moors.
Hatfield Moors are part of the Humberhead Peatlands which represent the largest area of raised bog wilderness in lowland Britain at 2,887 hectares in size.
This walk can be muddy, so be prepared!
Please bring cash for the parking donation box.
This walk will be led by Liz.
Distance: 4.5 miles

LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy Hall
07891932782

Fitness adventure to Creswell Crags
2024-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Creswell Crags, Mansfield Road, Worksop, S80 3LT
Beginning at The Dukeries (Notcutts) garden centre carpark. From the carpark we will begin by crossing over the main road. We will wind our way along a country lane and through open farmland until we reach the spectacular Creswell Crags. Another country lane leads us past some quarries before we head back towards Creswell Crags, along the main road and back to the garden centre carpark.
There is some steep terrain and also a high stile to climb over.
Lunch is available at the Harley Gallery and also at the garden centre café.
Distance: 4.6 miles
Pace: Moderate
Spaces are limited on the Walk Leader nordic walks due to Walk Leader insurance and group management. With this in mind please note the cancellation policy and please give as much notice as you can if you need to cancel so that your slot can be opened up to someone else. Equally if the walk is ‘out of stock’, but you’d like to attend, please get in touch as we may be able to fit you in.
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy or Elaine. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy and Elaine
07891932782 and 07827652795

Fitness Adventure along the Chesterfield Canal
2024-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Lock keepers Inn, The Lock keepers Inn, Worksop, S80 1TJ
This is a moderate-paced adventure and is challenging due to the pit top that we will climb, and the distance.
We will meet at the Lock keeper Inn carpark off the A57 roundabout in Worksop (Sainsbury’s/McDonald’s roundabout). We will follow the Chesterfield canal through Shireoaks and to Turners Wood.
After crossing the railway we will follow the fields that take us back to the canal. We will power orselves to admire the view at the top of Shireoaks pit top before heading back to our starting point.
Distance: 5-6 miles
Pace: Moderate
Stiles: 2
LATE CANCELLATION POLICY: Sherwood Nordic Walking has a late cancellation policy whereby we require 24 hours’ notice for cancelling a walk booking. No refunds can be issued however it may be possible to use the credit one time on a future session. This will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with Tracy. Refunds will only be issued if the session has been cancelled by the Instructor or Walk Leader.
Thank you,
Tracy
07891932782
