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7th August 20197th August 2019

Learn to Nordic Walk at Wallington – 7th July 2019

Wallington_Beginners - Wallington_Learn_To_Nordic_Walk-1.jpg — The compulsory group shot on the stepping stones

As usual, we had a great time teaching another group of lovely people to Learn to Nordic Walk at Wallington. Everyone arrived early, keen to get on with the training.

5th July 20195th July 2019

Tunstall Reservoir – 30th June 2019

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The start for Tunstall Reservoir is in Wolsingham. So, we arrived early, only to find Sharon was there already. Along with Sharon, we welcomed several others back.

1st July 201914th July 2025

Pilgrim’s Causeway – 23rd June 2019

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The Pilgrim’s Causeway is a bit special for everyone who does it and it’s always popular. For some it is a spiritual walk, for others it’s just fun. Regardless, people are never disappointed.

13th June 201912th June 2019

Learn to Nordic Walk at Wallington – 9th June 2019

Wallington - Wallington_09062019-3.jpg — Stepping stones

This was our fifth Learn to Nordic Walk session at Wallington. As usual, we all met up in the Visitors Centre and started from there. Paperwork was completed and poles measured and handed out, we set off for the courtyard.

12th June 201915th June 2019

Morpeth to Bothal Walk – 8th June 2019

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We were wondering whether or not the Morpeth to Bothal walk would go ahead. It had been a very wet night and some were doubtful about the weather conditions for the walk. However, the Met Office forecast said that the rain would ease. So, it was on.

6th June 20196th June 2019

Grasmere Gallop – 1st June 2019

Grasmere Gallop 2019 was the third Grasmere Gallop for several of us and we were looking forward to it. Most of us had come over to the Lakes on Friday, so that we could get a good nights rest and be fresh for the morning.

4th June 20193rd June 2019

Nordic Walking at Clara Vale – 26th May 2019

Clara_Vale_2 - Clara_Vale_2_26052019M.jpg — The Clara Vale Group

Clara Vale is a small village close to Crawcrook. It used to be a pit village but the coal mine was demolished long ago. However, the community is still thriving. This is the second Nordic Walking training session that we have taught here, at Clara Vale Village Hall.

3rd June 201915th June 2019

Crammel Linn Walk – 25th May 2019

We arrived in Gilsland bright and early, ready for the Crammel Linn walk. First things first, Julie, Martin and Anne went directly to the House of Meg cafe for breakfast. The bacon sandwich was excellent and perfect fuel for a walk.

2nd June 20193rd June 2019

Happy Valley – 18th May 2019

Happy_Valley - Happy_Valley_18052019M-2.jpg — The group shot

Here we were at the Carey Burn Bridge. The start of the Happy Valley Walk. We were welcoming Matt and Garry on their first Strolls With Poles walk, after attending a training session, at Wallington recently. It was also great to see Ally again.

29th May 20193rd June 2019

Learn to Nordic Walk at Wallington – 12th May 2019

Our fourth training session at Wallington. Julie took the training. We started in the Visitors Centre, as usual, by introducing Strolls with Poles and Nordic Walking in general.

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Wish I had thought of it before

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Julie and Martin made it very enjoyable and taught us very well. I wasn’t very good at first but walking in the grounds and round the river with Julie giving a few hints to perfect the walking was great and gave me the confidence and desire to take it up

Mary F

Nordic walking has changed our lives!

My husband Alan and I heard about Julie’s “strolls with poles ” through our involvement with our local Parkinson’s group. Alan was diagnosed 2 years ago and had to take early retirement as a result. We’ve recently relocated to the North East to be closer to family and we thought nordic walking would help us to stay active and meet new people. To say that Julie and her colleagues are amazing is an understatement! They are so kind and knowledgeable re how nordic walking helps us and have made us so welcome. Alan’s gait and posture when he’s using the poles is much improved and he’s able to chat with like minded people. We’ve really enjoyed our 2 walks so far and look forward to the next one soon!

Jane A

First Timer 1:1 with Julie😃

22nd July 2026

This morning Julie kindly came to meet me at Bolam Lake for a 1:1 first session of Nordic walking.

I need to get fit and be more active and heard about Nordic Walking some time ago on the BBC radio 4 programme with the late Dr Michael Mosely. It has been in the background of my mind for a while, but now, I am making time for myself and today was the start!

What a fantastic, informative and fun session it was.

Julie settled my nerves and really put me at ease as she taught me the fundamentals of Nordic Walking, helping my to find a rhythm and technique.

I was on a positive high afterwards!

I know that this is just what I want to add to my life and I look forward to future walks with Julie and others around the region.

I was very impressed with Julie. She is a kind person and natural teacher and her passion shines through and is infectious!

I will be Nordic Walking on my own until I join an adventure with Julie and others on the next group walk. I very much look forward to that.

Thanks so much Julie. x

Joanna C

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