​​Nordic walking is an effective way to improve your health and fitness, and Devon's coast and countryside, make an inspirational backdrop for this enjoyable activity.

Nordic Walking Devon is run by Fiona Swan, British Nordic Walking Instructor & Hill and Moorland Leader, based at Haldon Forest Park. ​Fiona provides Nordic walking training, 'Nordic Forest Fitness' classes, and leisure walks across Devon and Dartmoor.

If you're interested in learning the technique, or attending any of the walks or classes please read on.     

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Nordic walking is a technique that uses two poles to propel yourself forward. It's an effective way to improve cardiovascular fitness, maintain muscle mass, and support strong bones. It's easy to learn (requires tuition and practice!) and is suitable for all fitness levels.

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To make a start, learn the technique by attending some training using the British Nordic Walking - INWA 10 Steps Training Method. This can be done via a group course, or a personal 1 to 1 session at Haldon Forest Park or other location. 

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Leki Nordic walking poles are provided for all training sessions. Book some training

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Haldon Forest Park is an award-winning forest managed by Forestry England, which lends itself to various outdoor activities. It's perfect for Nordic walking as it has specifically signposted 2.5K, 4k, and 5k Nordic walking trails, exceptional views, and clear wide paths, which make it ideal for the technique. Fiona runs a weekly Nordic Forest Fitness class on Mondays making good use of the forest-abundant hills, along with hand weights.    

"At 250M above sea level, with quite a few hills, and plenty of fresh air, you could say it's the perfect outdoor gym!"

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​The extensive parking, cafe, and toilet facilities, make it a great place to start a health and wellbeing campaign.  

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• Tones the upper body

• Effective aerobic exercise

• Walk faster and hills feel easier! 

• Reduces pressure on the lower body - ideal if you have lower back, hip, knee, or ankle issues.

• Outdoors and sociable 

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​Once you've done some training please join our regular Coast and Countryside walks. ​​​​Dartmoor walks are also run once a month on Fridays. Ongoing training is given as part of the walks.  See more

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Hope to meet you soon  

Fiona​​​​​

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Fiona has trained as an instructor with British Nordic Walking and Nordic Walking UK, is also a qualified personal trainer and Level 4 specialist in exercise for Lower Back Pain. Fiona is fully insured, a member of CIMSPA the Charted Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, British Nordic Walking, and Mountain Training.  

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