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Nordic walking social walk from YHA York
Overview
Saturday 13th September 2025
Distance: 3 miles (4.8 km)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Led by: Hamish Willis, British Nordic Walking National Trainer
Skills and confidence
This easy and scenic walk around Clifton Ings, beside the River Ouse in York, will be both a social walk and an introduction to Nordic Walking. The distance is short to give time for an introduction to the benefits and technique of Nordic Walking, which is between 20-40% more effective than just walking. However, the better the technique the better the results!
Choose either the morning or afternoon session. Nordic walking poles will be available for free hire for the walk.
This walk is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
What makes it special
- A chance to try Nordic Walking for free with an experienced trainer
- Have a full body work-out without realising you are doing it
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish
Date and time
Saturday 13th September 2025
Start: 10:15am and 13:15pm
Starting point: YHA York
Price
It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
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