Eequ · After school. In place of school. Beyond school.

For this five mile walk we will meet at Brockdish Village Hall where there is parking available. This is a lovely countryside walk along field edges, footpaths and small lanes close to the village of Brockdish in Norfolk. It includes some small inclines, bridges and at one point a number of steps up and down to cross over the A143 but otherwise is a fairly gentle and accessible walk. For part of the walk we will be alongside the River Waveney and will follow a section of the Angles Way. Following the walk refreshments will be provided by one of our group at her house nearby.

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 local charity '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 mi...

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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.