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Nordic Walking Devon offers training and guided walks across Devon and Dartmoor.

Fiona Swan, British Nordic walking Instructor, teaches Nordic walking using the INWA 10 Steps Teaching Method at beautiful Haldon Forest Park, along with a weekly forest fitness class.

As a Hill and Moorland Leader, Fiona enjoys introducing people to Dartmoor and sharing its rich history, wildlife, and diverse landscapes as part of her Friday Dartmoor Day walks.

Autumn is a great time to try Nordic walking! With the crisp air and falling leaves, reap the health benefits of this full-body workout. It really is a mood-boosting way to keep fit and well.

I hope that you will be able to join me at Haldon Forest Park or on a Dartmoor walk soon.

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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.

Nordic walking is low impact and if done correctly, it's 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

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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, and enjoy! See the 2026 Programme.

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

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Nordic Forest Fitness - Haldon Forest Park

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.

Mondays 12.45 - 2pm

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