Explore the countryside with Surrey Striders Nordic walking group

Fancy giving Nordic walking in the Surrey Hills a go? Join Surrey Striders for a friendly workout – chat as you walk and soak up the glorious countryside.

There’s something rather special about striding out across the Surrey countryside with purpose. Nordic walking – using specially designed poles to propel you forward – turns an ordinary walk into a full-body workout, while still allowing time to chat and enjoy the view.

Vicky Goode, owner of Surrey Striders, teaches people how to Nordic walk with confidence and good technique.

Learning how to use the poles correctly is key: when done properly, Nordic walking engages the upper body, improves posture and increases calorie burn compared to regular walking, all without placing extra strain on the joints. It is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.

Once you’ve learned the technique, weekly morning group walks are available on Thursdays and Fridays, and twice a month on Saturdays and Sundays.

Surrey Striders is launching a six-week Mindful Nordic Walking course at the beautiful Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary in Shere, starting on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

These gentle 10–11am sessions combine expert tuition with moments of mindfulness, nature appreciation and balance. Encouraging participants to reconnect with their body, their mind and the natural world around them.

Whether enjoying birdsong on a quiet woodland trail or pausing to take in sweeping vistas across the Surrey Hills, time spent outdoors here has a powerful effect on both physical and mental well-being. Nordic walking simply enhances that experience.

Find out more at surreystriders.co.uk or call 07940 577487.

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