11/2hours - £7.00 & £2.00 pole hire

20^th August         Walberswick  6km (4m) –   Hoist Covert Car Park (4.5 miles) From the A12, ¾ of a mile south of Blythburgh, take the B13987 to Walberswick. 200 yards after passing Walberswick Church make a sharp, (almost U-turn), to the right along Lodge Road. In about ½ a mile at a sign, turn right along a sandy track and enter the car park under a height barrier Grid Ref TM 484 745 (Coffee / Tea Break)

10th September           Little Bealings – 6km (4m)  - Car Park: Little Bealings Village Hall.

24^th September  Melton -Decoy Farm - 6km (4m) Old Church Road, Melton, IP13 6DH

8^th October          Grundisburgh – 6km (4m) Meeting Point: Grundisburgh Church

22^nd October       Melton -Decoy Farm - 6km (4m) 

Old Church Road, Melton, IP13 6DH

5^th November      Sutton Hoo 6km (4m) – Car park: pass Sutton Hoo on right and take next turning towards Hollesley and immediately left into sandy parking

19^th November    Melton -Decoy Farm - 6km (4m) 

Old Church Road, Melton, IP13 6DH

10^th December    Pettistree - 6 km (4m)Car Park: Community Centre (CC) turn right at Greyhound, pass church on right, CC on left

17^th December    Melton -Decoy Farm - 6km (4m) 

Old Church Road, Melton, IP13 6DH

Changes might be possible during the year – if you are unsure where and if classes are taking place, please have a look on the website www.marioncobbold.co.uk under Nordic Walking.

Print off the weekly walks

 Should you have any serious or chronic medical condition please consult your GP prior to taking part in any Nordic Walking sessions. Please report any relevant medical problems / medication on the medical questionnaire which will be sent to you.

To enrole on any of the courses above, please contact Marion on 01394 462340 / 07762 709675 or send an email to marioncobbold@hotmail.com

Nordic Walking Taster Sessions

This course consists of 1 x 1/1.30 hour class.

• Introduction and coaching with equipment (poles)
• Warm up and cooling down stretches
• Practising Nordic Walking Technique
• Foot movement

The course will give you an understanding of Nordic Walking and what it can do for you to improve your health and fitness level.

 To enquire about course dates / events in your area, please contact Marion on 01394 462340. 

 Nordic Walking Beginners Course (Health & Fitness Class)

This course consists of 3 x 1/1.15 hour weekly classes.

• Introduction and coaching with equipment (poles)
• Warm up and cooling down stretches
• Practising of 4-step Nordic Walking Technique
• Introduction to the fitness level (6 new steps)
• Feedback on Performance

By the end of the Beginners Course, you will have acquired the ability to walk at health level with an understanding of the fitness level. 

The course includes how to develop speed, increase exercise intensity and to develop up hill and downhill technique.

The course entails:

Lessons 1 and 2 introduces you to the sport, demonstrates the technique and gets you going.

By the completion of these classes you will be at the Health Level.

Lessons 3 refines the basic techniques and focuses on the full body workout. These classes will take you up to the Fitness Level. At the end of this class you put it all together and show your technique.

Each class will include a warm up, coaching, walks to practise the technique and finishing with a cool down.

The classes are held in Ipswich / Woodbridge & Felixstowe on grass, asphalt, sand, gravel and will give you an experience on all ground conditions.

Comfortable trainers and layered clothing (on the cool side) is required for this great outdoor sport. 

Exel Nordic Walking poles are provided. Please ensure that you are keeping hydrated, bring some water with you.

To enquire about course dates / events in your area, please contact Marion on 01394 462340.           

 Weekend Walk - Improvers 'Walk & Talk' sessions

These  “just for fun” sessions are reserved for people who have completed the Nordic Walking Classes and who need a little extra support in getting motivated, gaining confidence or simply enjoying walking in a group of like minded people.

Walk & Talk: £5.00 & £2.00 pole hire 

To enquire about course dates / events in your area, please contact Marion on 01394 462340.