Free Nordic Walking Festival - Druridge Bay
Nordic Walking Festival - September 24th 2011
To encourage local people to try one of the fastest growing fitness activities - Nordic Walking, a FREE Nordic Walking Festival has been organsed by the 'Northumberland Nordic Walking Network' at Druridge Bay Country Park on Saturday 24th September 1:00-4:00pm as part of the national Walk4Life weekend.
To download a flyer for the festival, please click on the image to the right.
Northumberland Sport Chairman, Tony Settle said;
"We are delighted to support this event as part of our coordinated efforts in Northumberland to increase the uptake of a healthier lifestyle. Nordic Walking is a fantastic new way to get active either with friends or family and we encourage eveyone to go along to Druridge Bay to give it a go."
Planned Activities
Activities on the day will include;
- Family taster sessions for beginners
- Adult Taster sessions for beginners
- 1 hour walk for those who have some experience
- 2 hour walk for those with more experience
All activities are geared to suit a wide variety of fitness levels and led by qualified Nordic Walking instructors. Two of the instructors have particular expertise in delivering Nordic Walking to under-11s and will have poles designed espcially for young people.
Booking is Now Closed
The online booking system is now closed.
The following sessions will still be available to book on the day;
Family Taster Session
2:15 and 3:15
1 Hour Nordic Walk
1:00, 2:30
2 Hour Nordic Walk
1:30
Can you please make sure you complete a Consent Form and bring along with you on the day.
For further information on the event please contact Joanne Edwards.
More About Nordic Walking
To find out more about Nordic Walking and the health benefits associated with the activity visit the Nordic Walking page.
