NORDIC WALKING – For fun AND fitness
As everyone is aware the Government have announced a November lockdown from 5 November.
Sadly we have cancelled all walks and training sessions in November and hope to be out and about in December, in time for our Christmas walk.
We will of course, be keeping you up to date with any developments.
Continue reading “Strolls with Poles – Coronavirus November lockdown”
Pilgrim’s Causeway Sunset Walk is a twist on our traditional and popular Pilgrim’s Causeway walk. We were hoping to capture the sunset, as we returned back to Beal.
Continue reading “Pilgrim’s Causeway Sunset Walk – 11th October 2020”
The Crag Lough and Sycamore Gap walk was put together to allow everyone to see Sycamore Gap from a different perspective.
Continue reading “Crag Lough and Sycamore Gap – 26th September 2020”As you will be aware as at 18th September 2020 the North East has come under local restrictions. We therefore thought it would be useful to provide a “Walking post COVID-19 – Update” to you all.
Why do people pay to walk with Strolls With Poles? Good question. We are often asked “why should I pay to walk with Strolls with Poles”, when I can go for a walk on my own?
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You might ask “Why try Nordic Walking?”. Well, why not? It is a great all over workout and as it is not generally a high intensity sport (unless you want it to be) it is ideal for everyone. There are also so many benefits.
The UK Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines describes the benefits of different activities and they now include Nordic Walking.
Continue reading “Nordic Walking and the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines”
Crimdon Dene is a new walk, suggested by one of our walkers. It is one of the longest walks that we have done, but takes in some of the best bits of County Durham.
Continue reading “Crimdon Dene – 5th September 2020”
The Wall and Heavenfield is a short walk but so varied and beautiful. It is one of Julie’s favourite shorter walks.
Continue reading “Wall and Heavenfield – 29 August 2020”
Low Newton and Beadnell is one of the best beach walks in Northumberland. Low Newton-by-the-Sea is a gorgeous little old traditional fishing village. It’s a great starting point for a walk up the coast and the coast here is stunning. Beadnell Bay is amazing and probably very underrated. So much so that we needed to have a walk here.
Continue reading “Low Newton and Beadnell – 22 August 2020”