Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking. When trained in the right technique to use the poles effectively, it increases use of the upper body and enables you to work harder but it feels easier! The poles reduce the pressure on knees and joints, so it's an ideal physical activity if you have neck, shoulder and back problems and good for the heart and lungs.
Courses are £15 per person.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 11 November | 1:30pm to 3pm |
| Friday 11 December | 1:30pm to 3pm |
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday 7 November | 11:15am to 12:45pm |
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 10 November | 11:30am to 1pm |
Dates of courses at The Marsh car park, Knightsdale Road, Weymouth DT4 9SY
| Date | Time |
| Sunday 15 November | 9:30am to 11am |
To attend a Get into Nordic session, please complete your Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire.
If you would rather a 1 to 1 session with a qualified Nordic Walking instructor then we can offer these on a bespoke basis. Please email your interest and we will be in touch to arrange a time and day to suit. 1 to 1 courses are charged at £30 per person for an hour session.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 22 September | 11:30am to 12:15pm |
| Tuesday 3 November | 11:30am to 12:15pm |
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 25 September | 10am to 10:45am |
To attend a Nordic taster session, please complete your Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire.
Whether you're taking your first steps into getting active or simply want to try something new, this session is a great way to boost your wellbeing in the beautiful surroundings of the Moors Valley forest.
Location: Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre
Day and time: Wednesdays (excluding Dorset School Holidays) from 10am to 10:45am.
Nordic Walking poles are provided and free parking is included.
Session costs £4.75.
To book your place, call 01425 480811.
Complete your Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire to attend a Referral Nordic Walk Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire.
If you have Parkinson's, Nordic Walking can help with gait and rehabilitation, helping you walk further and giving you more confidence walking.
| Day of week | Location | Time | Cost |
| Mondays | Kingston Lacy, Wimborne | 2pm to 3pm | £4.75 per person |
| Day of week | Location | Time | Cost |
| Wednesdays | Redlands Community and Leisure Park, Weymouth | 11:15am to 12:15pm | £4.75 per person |
To book onto a weekly walk please call 01425 480811 or online. Please note you must have completed a Get into Nordic Walking course prior to taking part.
Join our free 4-week block of Nordic Walking sessions, designed to help you build a regular exercise routine while improving your walking technique and confidence.
| Dates | Time | Location |
| Friday 13 November through until Friday 4 December | 11am to 12pm | Bere Marsh Farm Shillingstone, DT11 0QY |
If you would like to book your free place please call 01425 480811.
Back to health Nordic walks are £4.75 per person. A gentle walk with a qualified instructor. Toilets nearby with free car parking and Nordic poles provided.
Subscription offer available if you attend regularly for 11 sessions for price of 10 at £47.50.
| Location | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Redlands Leisure and Community Park, Weymouth | Wednesdays | 10am to 11am |
| Redlands Leisure and Community Park, Weymouth | Wednesdays - for those living with Parkinsons | 11:15am to 12:15pm |
To attend a Back to Health Nordic Walk please complete your Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire.
Weekly wellness walks are £5.25 per person.
You must have completed a Get into Nordic Walking course prior to attending the wellness walks.
| Location | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moors Valley Country Park | Mondays | 10am to 11am |
| Wimborne, Kingston Lacy House | Tuesdays | 10am to 11am |
Weekly workout walks are £5.25 per person or you can use a subscription. The Cranborne Nordic walk is £6.25 per person.
You must have completed a Get into Nordic Walking course prior to attending the workout walks.
| Location | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moors Valley Country Park (meet next to the ice cream kiosk) | Mondays | 10am to 11am |
| Kingston Lacy House, Wimborne (meet outside the visitor centre) | Tuesdays | 10am to 11am |
| Moors Valley Country Park (meet next to the ice cream kiosk) | Fridays | 9:45am to 10:45am |
| Cranborne Garden Centre, Cranborne (meet in the car park) | Fridays | 10am to 11:30am |
| Moors Valley Country Park (meet next to ice cream kiosk) | Saturdays | 10am to 11am |
| Location | Date | Time | Cost |
| The Marsh car park Knightsdale Road, Weymouth DT4 9SY | Sunday 4 October | 9:30am to 10:30am | £5.25 |
| The Marsh car park Knightsdale Road, Weymouth DT4 9SY | Sunday 11 October | 9:30am to 10:30am | £5.25 |
| The Marsh car park Knightsdale Road, Weymouth DT4 9SY | Sunday 18 October | 9:30am to 10:30am | £5.25 |
| Location | Date | Time | Cost |
| New ground car park off Yeates Road by the Heights Hotel, Portland | Sunday 22 November | 9:30am to 10:30am | £5.25 |
| New ground car park off Yeates Road by the Heights Hotel, Portland | Sunday 29 November | 9:30am to 10:30am | £5.25 |
| New ground car park off Yeates Road by the Heights Hotel, Portland | Sunday 6 December | 9:30am to 10:30am | £5.25 |
Nordic explorer walks are £5.25 per person, or you can use your subscription.
You must have completed a Get into Nordic Walking course prior to attending the explorer walks.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oakley Lane, Merley, Wimborne | Thursday 9 April | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Garston Wood, Six Penny Handley | Thursday 14 May | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Avon Heath Country Park | Thursday 11 June | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | Thursday 9 July | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Cranborne Garden Centre | Thursday 10 September | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Kingston Lacy, Wimborne | Thursday 8 October | 10:30am to 12pm |
To book call Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre on 01425 480811.
You must have completed a Get into Nordic Walking course prior to attending the special events.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thorncombe Wood Bluebells | Friday 24 April | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Ringstead Cafe, Ringstead, Weymouth | Monday 29 June | 10:30am to 12pm |
| Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre | Wednesday 21 October | 5:45pm to 7:15pm |
£5.25 per person or use your subscription.
To book, call Moors Valley Country Park, Golf and Activity Centre on 01425 480811.
Gift vouchers are available to purchase for the following:
Call Moors Valley Golf and Activity Centre on 01425 480811 to arrange your gift voucher.
Booking is essential for all sessions listed below.
You can book online for any of our Nordic Walking activities.
You can also book by calling the Health and Activity Team on 01425 480811.
Costs vary for different activities and are listed below.
If you are going on regular walks, make it cheaper by purchasing our Nordic Walking subscription. Buy 11 sessions for the price of 10 for £52. This subscription can be used for any of the listed walks, except the Nordic Specials.
If you attend the Cranborne walk on Fridays then you can purchase a subscription for 11 sessions for £63.
Terms and conditions apply.
Our team are looking for experienced British Nordic Walking instructors to support and set up Nordic Walks across the Dorset Council area.
To express your interest please email [email protected] with:
Join a friendly group of walkers, with a Nordic flavour. Nordic Walking Lyme Bay provide training, poles, and offer walks for different abilities several times a week in the Lyme Bay region. For more information visit Lyme Bay Nordic Walking.
Nordic Dorset offers a range of Nordic Walking sessions whilst revelling in the backdrop of beautiful Dorset based in Weymouth. For more information visit Nordic Dorset
