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Nordic Health Walk: Southwold (December)

If you can walk, you can Nordic Walk!

Mentored by

Charlotte Atkinson

Connecting People with Nature

Organisation links
Location address: Southwold, IP18 6TA
Chosen age group:

For ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Standard donation £3
Next date: Wednesday 13th Dec,
A summary
Our annual Christmas walk will start and end at The Harbour Inn in Southwold where there is free parking (but do check the tide timetable!). After our warm up we will head towards the bridge that crosses the River Blythe and turn right along the wide footpath (Blyth Road) that leads to the northern end of Southwold. From here we will walk along Pier Avenue to the seafront and then make our way along the Promenade next to the beach. We will complete this circular walk of 2-3 miles along the footpath adjacent to Ferry Road and then back along Ferry Road to our starting point. There will then be the opportunity to join the group for festive drinks and/or lunch at the Harbour Inn (pre-booking not needed) to celebrate the end of a good walk and another year of fundraising Nordic Health Walks.
About your mentor
Charlotte Atkinson
Connecting People with Nature
Charlotte has over 20 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. She provides guidance with setting up and running Forest School as well as practical delivery of sessions and support with bid-writing and site design. Charlotte is a British Nordic Walking instructor and runs regular ‘Learn to Nordic Walk’ programmes at Charlotte’s Wood. She has a diploma in 'Shinrin Yoku' and provides guided Forest Bathing sessions at the woodland.
About 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 £3 donation collected per person per walk. In 2023, donations will be split between the ‘Stroke Association’ and the ‘East Anglian Air Ambulance’. Some of the walks are planned and led by Charlotte and others are planned and led by members of the group. As Charlotte is not always able 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! Charlotte leads a warm up and a cool down at the end of each walk and an opportunity is built in for a coffee or lunch before or after the walk. The walks tend to be 3-4 miles in length with a shorter route option for those who want to come but not walk as far. Please note that you need to be familiar with the Nordic Walking technique in order to come on a Nordic Health Walk. Poles may be borrowed if you don’t have your own.
Learning aims
Aim 1
To enjoy spending time outside in nature.
Aim 3
To get to know new areas and walking routes.
Aim 5
To broaden social connections.
Aim 2
To practise and improve the Nordic Walking technique.
Aim 4
To practise and improve the Nordic Walking technique.
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 nameStandard donation
Price£3
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Where we'll be
The Harbour Inn, Black Shore, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6TA
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

Please note

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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.