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X Walk Danbury

Name: X Walk Danbury
Address: Danbury, GB
Telephone: +447976674596
Price range: $
Rating: 5

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X Walk Danbury

90 minute guided hill walking and fitness classes, held around the scenic woods and commons of Danbury and Little Baddow. Running since 2011.
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INTRODUCTION
Running since 2011 X Walk is an original, low impact, all body, aerobic exercise that is practised within some of the most scenic and challenging countryside in Essex. It involves guided hillwalking followed by low resistance body toning moves and stretches whilst using telescopic walking poles. It can be undertaken throughout the whole year in almost all weather conditions, subject t

o wearing the correct clothing and foot wear and provides a great appreciation of the seasons. It is not as demanding as running, potentially safer than cycling, possibly less boring than the gym and offers all the therapeutic effects gained from being very close to nature. There is also a great emphasis on ensuring that the atmosphere is very sociable and friendly. Often many individuals would relish the thought of being able to venture into relatively remote countryside to enjoy a walk but are deterred by the obvious risk of being alone and a lack of navigation skills. X Walk overcomes this problem due to being practised with a group of participants and your guide/instructor. LOCATION AND DURATION
All classes are guided and instructed around the woods and commons of Little Baddow and Danbury and last for approximately 90 minutes. Six different and delightful scenic routes are used in rotation and should you wish to participate a schedule of dates, times and meeting points will be emailed to you. FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED
It is suitable for people of most ages and a variety of fitness levels ranging from the relatively sedentary to those who are already fit but wish to cross train to compliment their existing sport/exercise. However, you should be able to walk at a reasonable pace for 60 minutes continuously before attending a class. These different abilities can even be catered for within the same group by the fitter individuals using loaded backpacks and/or wrist and ankle weights. YOUR GUIDE AND INSTRUCTOR
From a very young age Nick Lyons has always had a deep rooted passion for the great outdoors. He has considerable experience in hill walking, mountaineering, competitive fell/mountain running, rock climbing and resistance training with weights. He has experienced living in the Lake District National Park and since 1999 has lived on the Sandon/Danbury border. This location has enabled him to gain an unparalleled knowledge of the footpath and bridle way network that exists within the neighbouring woods and commons due to training there almost daily to support his adventurous activities. CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
To participate you will ideally need breathable clothing (polyester walking and general sportswear is ideal) and if raining, a water/wind proof outer layer especially during the winter. Suitable footwear will include robust trainers or walking boots. PRICE, CONTACT AND BOOKING
The price is £5.50 per class, to be paid on the day or a block of four classes can be purchased for £20.00, however once paid for these booked classes will become non refundable. Walking pole hire is included and in the unlikely event of a class/classes being cancelled a full refund will be provided. Before participating it is essential for you to complete and sign a X Walk 'suitability to participate' form. To book a class or for further information please contact Nick on 01245 226911 or 07976 674596. Nick can also be contacted by email: [email protected].

02/11/2020

All information and posts relating to X Walk, Danbury can now be found on Instagram.

12/09/2020

A lull before the next steep hill at Pheasant House Wood. The glorious weather helping to make it a little easier though 😎

26/08/2020

Beautiful skies and great clarity at Heather Hills. Join us every Tuesday or Thursday morning for cardio and all round body toning exercise 😎.

13/08/2020

One of the descents before the next up hill push in Blake’s Wood! Join us Tuesday or Thursday mornings for improved cardio fitness and general toning, whilst having a good chat 😎

03/07/2020

Great to be back out in some of the most scenic countryside in Essex. Quadriceps and gluteals muscles worked particularly hard followed by vital upper body toning and all round stretching. This combined with great company and views; what could be better! 🙂

07/02/2020

Perfect weather on one of our long walks away from our normal classes. The Purleigh area really is something quite special 🙂

21/01/2020

A perfect morning for keeping fit in the ‘great outdoors’. Approximately 8,000 hilly steps followed by green gym activities, all before 11.00am!

14/01/2020

Big sky during our class last Thursday! Come and join us for beautiful scenery, great company and to complete over 8,000 hilly steps by 11.00am every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

30/12/2019

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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Price, Contact and Booking

To participate, a 2 month block of classes will need to be purchased for £35.00, for which a receipt will be provided. This will entitle you to participate once per week during this period and include all ‘long walks’. However, your first class will be free of charge.

The 6 payment dates are 1st January, 1st March, 1st May, 1st July, 1st September and 1st November. If you wish to participate twice per week a charge of £5.00 will apply, to be paid on the Thursday.
Should you not be able to make either class during a week, you are welcome to attend twice the following week or another week within the 2 month period. However, only 2 missed classes can be rolled over to other weeks within this 2 month period.

In the event of Nick needing to cancel a class/classes, for example due to illness, class entitlement will be rolled over. However, if this is prolonged a proportionate refund will be made. Refunds will not be made however if classes are cancelled due to extreme weather. With regard to Nick’s holidays they do not typically exceed more than 3 weeks per year and this has been reflected in the price.

Should you only be able to attend X Walk on a very infrequent basis due to other commitments or perhaps are not local you, your family and friends are welcome to attend one class or 'long walk' per two month block and the charge is £6.00 payable on the day.

06/12/2019

Great clarity amongst the autumn colours from a recent class. Join us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for fresh air, great views and most importantly improving your fitness.

28/10/2019

14/09/2019

Some lush and interesting views on Thursday’s class at Blake’s Wood. Come and join us for calorie burning, toning and fun every Tuesday and Thursday morning 🙂

15/08/2019

Our annual ‘long walk’ around Stoke by Nayland and Polstead. Nice to have a day out in Suffolk 🙂. Lunch followed at The Crown, Stoke by Nayland to refuel after the 7 hilly miles!

06/08/2019

This mornings class at Heather Hills. Plenty of calorie burning taking place, whilst admiring the early blooming heather. Calorie replacement followed at Papermill Lock 😀

04/04/2019

Excellent clarity on today’s X Walk class. Why not join us on a Tuesday or Thursday morning to get fit for the summer and to see up close the, imminent, wonderful blankets of bluebells!

10/03/2019

Some great clarity on Thursday’s class at Heather Hills. Come and join us on a Tuesday or Thursday for low impact, aerobic exercise and some great views of the imminent spring bloom!

01/02/2019

Some great lighting and views on Thursdays class. Always nice to feel the snow under your feet!

07/12/2018

Fancy walking approximately 8,000 of the recommended 10,000 steps per day by 11.00am? If so, then come and join us on a Tuesday or Thursday morning whilst enjoying some of the best countryside in Essex too!

10/11/2018

Some great autumnal colours on Thursday’s class. Come and join us to keep fit and take in some of the best countryside Essex has to offer.

24/08/2018

A great distant view of Hanningfield Resevoir from the top of Danbury on Thursday mornings class. Come and join us for toning, calorie burning, beautiful scenery and good conversation!

12/06/2018

Lawford Hall and Flatford Mill on last weeks long walk in the Dedham Vale. A well deserved lunch followed at the Dedham Boathouse to replace all the calories burnt!

05/04/2018

Some hard work taking place on one of the hills on this mornings class. Finally, some decent weather too 😎

20/03/2018

09/03/2018

Some pleasant views on yesterday’s class. Participants average at least 8,000 of the recommended 10,000 daily steps and that’s before 11.00am!

06/02/2018

A beautiful but chilly day at Heather Hills on this mornings class. Join us on a Tuesday or Thursday morning to keep fit and take in the great views around Danbury and Little Baddow.

27/12/2017

On the bridge at Beeleigh Falls during our Christmas long walk. Join us to see some of the best countryside Essex has to offer whilst keeping fit and having fun.

12/12/2017

Different route today over at Danbury Common including Backwarden Nature Reserve. Great winter views and a solid 1 hour 50 minute hill walk.

24/11/2017

A great autumnal view on yesterday’s class. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday morning for a great workout, conversation and views.

21/10/2017

Some great autumnal colours on last Thursdays X Walk class. Come and join in the fun and get fit in the great outdoors.

Address

Danbury

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 11am
Thursday	9:30am - 11am

Telephone

+447976674596

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