Book Training at Haldon Forest Park
WEEKLY WALKS

THE WALKS
Haldon Forest Park
Nordic Forest Fitness
Mondays - 12.45 - 2.00pm
Keep fit at beautiful Haldon Forest Park which combines Nordic walking with strength and resistance training.
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Walk Haldon's 2.5, 4, or 5k Nordic walking trails, (plus other walking trails) enjoy fabulous views, and improve your health and fitness under the guidance of Fiona Swan, Nordic walking instructor, and qualified Personal Trainer.
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By attending the class, you will;
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Undertake 50 mins of Nordic fitness walking - at your own pace with small groups of like-minded individuals.
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Improve bone density, and muscle mass with 15 minutes of strength and resistance training using hand weights, bands, and body weight.
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Learn how to walk more effectively with or without poles. Ongoing tuition is provided.
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Set your own fitness goals and develop your cardiovascular fitness by monitoring your heart rate by using the 'perceived rate exertion' method.
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Feel motivated in a supportive group environment
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Group warm-up and stretches at the start and finish
Optional refreshments at the Ridge Cafe afterward.
A wide range of light snacks, lunch, and beverages are served.
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The next Haldon Forest Park Nordic Fitness Walking programme runs from:
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Mon 24th Feb - 14th April 12.45 - 2 pm (8 weeks ) Cost £64.
(If the term has already started pay for the remaining weeks at £8 a session)
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PAYG £10
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Pole hire £2
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To find out more please contact Fiona.
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Contact Fiona

Dartmoor walks
Friday's 10.30 - 3.30pm
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Explore Dartmoor and learn more about the history and nature of the moor. Walks between 7 – 10 miles with a fair amount of ascent. Nordic walking and the poles, help you get up the hills, and are great for steadying when required!
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​2025 Winter Dartmoor Walks Programme
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​Friday 28th Feb – 9.30 – 2.30pm – Dartmeet, Yartor, Babeny & Laughter Tor. (8 miles) Starting at Dartmeet and Badgers Holt walk along the East Dart River to Yartor & Babany, eventually to the edge of Bellever Forest, eventually emerging at Laughter Tor. Returning via the moor with various stone rows and standing stones. (Please note that depending upon the height of the East Dart River on the day the walk may do an alternative route taking in Sharp Tor, Yartor and Corndon Down – which is also great walk!)
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Friday 21st March – 9.30 – 3.00pm – Exploring the Moor NW of Princetown – Great Mis Tor, Roos Tor & Great Staple Tor along with the Merivale Stone Rows. In fine weather ascend some of the highest tors in this part of the moor with views toward the South Devon Coast. Visit the Merrivale Stone Rows. The poor visibility alternative is to follow the disused railway line from Princetown.
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Friday 4th April - 9.30 am - 2-30pm – Headland Warren Farm, Hookney Tor, Grimspound and Challacombe Down. Starting at Bennetts Cross explore the moorland East of the Warren House Inn. This 6 to 7-mile walk includes a Bronze Age triple stone row on Challacombe Down, the discussed Golden Dagger Tin works, Challacombe Medieval Village and the remarkable Grimspound.
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​Spring and Summer Programme coming soon.
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Cost £15. Group size is limited to 10.
*Please note that the walks are planned with fair weather in mind, with the opportunity to shorten, or take alternative routes should the weather turn or the progress of the group doesn’t keep timing. For all Dartmoor walks please be prepared with the correct kit for Moorland walking. Advice is given on this*
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If walk is cancelled due to poor weather an alternative date will be given.
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Hope you can join a walk soon.
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Contact Fiona

Coast & Countryside walks
Tuesdays 10 - 12pm
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Explore Devon with a regular Tuesday morning walk in various locations. Between 4 - 6 miles, the walks are selected for their suitability for Nordic walking, accessibility and parking, along with a great Devonshire cafe or pub for refreshments or lunch afterwards.
The walks are paced to the slowest member of the group. Those who wish to walk faster can go ahead and circulate back to rejoin the group. There is always time to stop and catch your breath and take in the view, like here on the gorgeous Ashcombe Estate.
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The next Coast and Countryside walks programme runs from:
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Tuesday 10th Sept – 15th Oct (6-weeks £36)
Tues 25th Feb - 8th April (7 weeks) Cost £49
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(If the term has already started pay for the remaining weeks at £7 a session)
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PAYG £10
Pole hire £2
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Contact Fiona for the current Tuesday programme. See the facebook page for a flavour of where we go.
The meeting point is confirmed in the weekly group e-mail. To participate you need to be able to walk up to 5 miles and have done some Nordic walking training.
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I hope you can join a walk soon.
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Contact Fiona
