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Welcome to Nordic Walking Devon

Nordic Walking Devon offers training and walks at Haldon Forest Park, as well as a variety of interest walks across Devon and Dartmoor. Nordic walking is an excellent way to stay fit and well, and Devon's coast and countryside make an inspirational backdrop for this wonderful activity. If you're looking for something new in 2026, give Nordic walking a try. It's a great way to get outdoors.

Nordic Walking training using the British Nordic Walking and INWA 10 Steps Teaching Method is delivered by Fiona Swan, who has been teaching Nordic walking at Haldon Forest Park for well over a decade. As a Hill and Moorland Leader Fiona also leads a variety of walks across Devon and Dartmoor

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About Fiona

Fiona enjoys working with individuals to help improve health and fitness. With a particular interest in functional strength training and exercise for older people, Fiona is especially aware of the importance of maintaining the components of fitness, particularly for those aged 40 and onwards.

In addition to teaching Nordic walking, as a Personal Trainer, Fiona also hosts a weekly 'forest fitness class' at Haldon Forest Park. This combines cardiovascular fitness, strength, agility, and balance training.

Fiona also works as an adaptive personal trainer, supporting individuals with a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's.

Fiona is registered with CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, is DBS checked, and insured.

I hope that you will be able to join me at Haldon Forest or on a walk soon. If you have any particular requirements, please do get in touch.

See the walks page for Fiona's Dartmoor and Coastal walks for 2026.

Fiona

WHAT IS NORDIC WALKING?

Originating from Finland in the 1930's Nordic walking engages the upper body as well as the legs. By using poles to propel yourself, you walk faster and feel lighter.

Done correctly, Nordic walking is a full-body workout, burning 20 - 40% more calories than ordinary walking.

The correct placement of the pole, combined with the rhythmic nature of Nordic walking, also helps improve joint range of motion, posture, and balance.

Public Health England recommends Nordic walking as an effective way to improve health and wellbeing.

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Nordic walking - 10 Steps Training

Learn the full technique by attending the British Nordic Walking -10 Steps Training Course (using the INWA 10 Step training method) at Haldon Forest Park.

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Have private 1 to 1 sessions.

And learn the technique over 2 sessions.

Nordic walking poles are provided for all training sessions.

Benefits of Nordic walking

Effective aerobic exercise
Uses all muscle groups burning more calories
Improves posture & upper body strength
Reduces pressure on joints
Walk further & faster
Hills feel easier!
Outdoors, sociable - great for wellbeing

CLASSES & WALKS

Dartmoor and coastal walks

Explore Devon and Dartmoor with one of my day walks, where time is taken to enjoy the view, take pictures, have picnic breaks, and enjoy! See the 2026 Programme.

Led by Fiona Swan, Hill and Moorland Leader who is outdoor first aid trained, DBS checked, and fully insured.

Nordic Forest Fitness - Haldon Forest Park
Mondays 12.45 - 2pm

Enjoy scenic views with a weekly fitness walk around Haldon Forest using the 2.5, 4, and 5K Nordic walking trails.

The class includes 50 minutes of fitness walking, (using Nordic or other poles) to raise the heart rate, followed by 20 minutes of functional fitness (strength, agility & balance) training.

All set within the trees - all year round.