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Welcome to Nordic Walking Devon

Nordic Walking Devon offers training and walks at Haldon Forest Park and across Devon and Dartmoor.

Fiona Swan, a British Nordic walking Instructor, has been teaching Nordic walking at Haldon Forest Park using the INWA 10 Steps Teaching Method for over a decade. Walking is a great way to stay fit and well, and Devon's coast and countryside make a truly stunning backdrop. As a Hill and Moorland Leader, Fiona also leads a variety of interest walks across Devon and Dartmoor.

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Autumn is the perfect time to try Nordic walking! With the crisp air and stunning forest foliage, enjoy the great outdoors while reaping the health benefits of this full-body workout. It's a fantastic way to improve your fitness level, boost your mood, and connect with nature. Grab your poles and experience the beauty of the season while getting fit!I

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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About Fiona

Fiona loves working with individuals to help improve health and fitness. With a particular interest in walking for fitness 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. To support this, Fiona hosts a weekly 'forest fitness class' at Haldon Forest Park. This combines cardiovascular fitness, strength, agility, and balance training. All set amongst the trees.

Fiona is a qualified Personal Trainer registered with CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, is DBS-checked, and fully insured.

I hope that you will be able to join me 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.

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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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