Sherwood Nordic Walking

Adventure at Clumber Park NT
2023-05-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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 at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford, DN22 8RQ
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 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

Hygge Tuesday at RSPB Sherwood Forest
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
2023-05-22 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, 2023-05-04 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, 2023-05-02 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

Adventure along the Canal at Worksop
2023-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Lock keepers Inn, The Lock keepers Inn, Worksop, S80 1TJ
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 on to Turners Wood.
After crossing the railway we will follow the fields that take us back to the canal before heading back to our starting point. If we have time, and we are feeling fit and fresh, we can go up to the top of the pit tip for a good view of the beautiful Dukeries.
Distance: 4.5 miles
Stiles: 2

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

Feel Good Friday at Sherwood Pines
2023-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield,, NG21 9JL, United Kingdom
We love Sherwood Pines! Especially the Ranger’s Path.
Sherwood Pines is the largest forest open to the public in the East Midlands with 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 follow the Ranger’s Path around the woodlands, or maybe a slightly different route if diversions are in place due to felling. The terrain is mostly firm with a slight gradients in places.
Please car share for this walk as parking at Sherwood Pines carpark is currently £5 for up to 2 hours and £8 thereafter! Lifts can be organised from Clumber Park Hotel and Forest Lodge.
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. 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

Evening Session at Langold Country Park
2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Langold Country Park Cafe Carpark, Langold Country Park, Langold, S81 9QW, United Kingdom

One-session beginner's training at Thoresby Park
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-05-02 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 fast-track course will teach you all you need to know to enjoy the International Nordic Walking (INWA) technique.
An introduction 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.
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

Walk Leader *Slower* Adventure in Everton
2023-05-10 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

*cancelled*Hygge Tuesday at RSPB Sherwood Forest
2023-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | RSPB Sherwood Forest, https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk/plan-your-visit/, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QB

BANK HOLIDAY *Coronation*
2023-05-08

Saturday Adventure at Thoresby Park (King's Coronation)
2023-05-06 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 week’s 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 in Walesby
2023-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | The Carpenter’s Arms, Boughton Road, Walesby, NG22 9NJ
Join Sherwood Nordic walking for a lovely Monday adventure which starts and ends at the Carpenter’s Arms in Walesby.

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

Evening Session at Clumber Park
2023-05-03 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.
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 Hatfield Moors
2023-05-03 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

Bank Holiday
2023-05-01

*Cancelled*Feel Good Friday at Anston Stones
2023-04-28 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

Adventure at Clumber Park NT
2023-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Clumber Park NT, Worksop, S80 3AZ
Come along for this nordic adventure walk and enjoy a lovely guided nordic walk of 5-6 miles.
We will meet at the main visitor’s carpark. 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 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

Walk Leader *slower* Adventure to Clumber Park
2023-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Clumber Park Hotel, Clumber Park Hotel (Muthu), Worksop, S80 3PA
Welcome to your 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 beginning opposite the Clumber Park Hotel.

Please look out for Tricia parked at the Normanton Gates, opposite the Clumber Park Hotel. It has been decided that it is much safer to park here rather than crossing the busy main road. If there is no room then parking will need to be at the hotel.

A minimum of 2 participants is required for the Wednesday Walk Leader walks. If only one person has booked on then the walk will be cancelled.

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

Refresher workshop
2023-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Thoresby Park, The Courtyard, Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, United Kingdom
Feeling a bit rusty but desperate to get back out with the group? Then this session is made for you.
If you have trained with us in the past 5 years you are welcome to book onto this FREE session.
We will go over technique, include some fun drills and get you back to where you want to be with your technique.
All Sherwood Nordic Walkers are welcome.
