Nordic Health Walk: Thorpeness/Aldeburgh

If you can walk, you can Nordic Walk

Your mentors

Suffolk and Norfolk Nordic WalkingSuffolk and Norfolk Nordic Walking

Charlotte AtkinsonCharlotte Atkinson

Carol Castagnetti Carol Castagnetti

Thorpeness Meare, Leiston

Ages: 18+ years

Standard donation £5 per session

Next date: Sunday 7th Sep, 10:00 – 12:00

Nordic Health Walk: Thorpeness/Aldeburgh block mentored by Suffolk and Norfolk Nordic Walking

A summary

For this circular walk we will meet next to the meare in Thorpeness where there are public toilets and a cafe. Parking is available in a nearby car park (IP16 4NW) or there may be parking on the road. After a warm up, we will walk to Aldeburgh either along a sheltered railway path past the golf course and the 'House in the Clouds' or along the coast and then we will walk back the other way. Our direction of travel will depend on the prevailing wind on the day. We will cool down back at the meare in Thorpeness and then there is the option to have refreshments at the cafe or, if you are feeling energetic, you could always hire a rowing boat! The pathways on this walk are all flat and mainly even and the route is 3-4 miles in length.

About your mentors

Suffolk and Norfolk Nordic Walking

If you can walk, you can Nordic Walk!

Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance the natural walking experience bringing many benefits such as improved posture and gait, stronger back and abdominal muscles and increased calorie consumption. Charlotte Atkinson and Carol Castagnetti are British Nordic Walking Instructors and qualified members of the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA). They use the INWA 10 step method of Nordic Walking, an easy to follow progression, to help people to master the technique and run regular Nordic Walking sessions for people who have learned how to Nordic Walk.

Charlotte Atkinson

Connecting People with Nature

Charlotte has over 25 years’ experience of working with children, schools and families as a primary school teacher, headteacher, educational consultant, Forest School Leader and trainer. She is a qualified Level 3 Forest School practitioner with over 10 years' experience of leading Forest School sessions with children aged 2-11 years. Charlotte is a Forest School Association (FSA) endorsed trainer and trainer assessor. In addition to her Forest School expertise Charlotte is a qualified Forest Bathing guide, offers nature-based coaching and wellbeing sessions and is a Nordic Walking instructor; which are testament to her love of the outdoors!

Carol Castagnetti

If you can walk, you can Nordic Walk

Nordic Walking Instructor with British Nordic Walking, living and working in South Norfolk - I love being outdoors and learnt to Nordic Walk to help with weight loss and fitness. There is nothing more freeing that strapping on my poles and heading off out. I'm also passionate about my dogs, kayaking, cycling and riding horses.

Nordic Health Walks

The aim of these monthly Nordic Walks is to get people together, explore different locations within Suffolk and South Norfolk and make new friends whilst practising the Nordic Walking technique. Walks are held on different days, different times and in different places with the hope that everyone will be able to attend at least once in a while. The walks are run for charity, with a £5 donation collected per person per walk. In 2025, donations will be split between the RNLI and Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Some of the walks are planned and led by Charlotte or Carol and others are planned and led by members of the group. As it is not always possible to walk and risk assess the route before the date, anyone coming on a Health Walk needs to be aware that they do so at their own risk! Each walk starts with a warm up and there is a cool down at the end of each walk. Where possible there is an opportunity built in for a coffee or lunch before or after the walk. The walks tend to be 3-4 miles in length and there is sometimes with a shorter route option for those who want to come but not walk as far. Ideally people should be familiar with the Nordic Walking technique in order to come on a Nordic Health Walk and poles may be borrowed if you don’t have your own. However anyone is welcome to join the group, even if you prefer to walk without poles.

Learning aims

Aim 1

To enjoy spending time outside in nature

Aim 3

To practise and improve the Nordic Walking technique

Aim 2

To broaden social connections

Aim 4

To get to know new areas and walking routes.

About Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience. With a technique that is similar to the upper body action of classic cross-country skiing, Nordic Walking is a whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many levels, from walking for health to athletic Nordic running. More than 10 million people globally enjoy this outdoor activity all year round. Nordic Walking combines the simplicity and accessibility of walking with simultaneous core and upper body conditioning similar to Nordic skiing. The result is a full body workout, which means that you: • burn up to 46% more calories compared to walking without poles • release tension in the neck and shoulders • improve your posture and gait • strengthen your back and abdominal muscles • reduce the impact on the joints And because Nordic Walking doesn’t feel like hard work, you’ll be happy to walk further and for longer.

Pricing information

Ticket namePriceInformation

Ticket nameStandard donation

Price£5

InformationEach person needs to book one ticket. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charity.

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Where we'll be

Thorpeness Meare, Thorpeness, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4NW

WHAT’S PROVIDED

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First Aid Training

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Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.

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