We offer free (funded) Nordic walking courses and low cost Nordic walking classes, beginner workshops, and Nordic walking tasters.

We also support several Nordic walking groups across Bristol and South Gloucestershire that we originally set up through funded programmes — and we’re proud to see them still going strong today.

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Free Nordic walking community programmes

We offer free (funded) Nordic walking courses in some of our local parks in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

The courses are sociable, welcoming, and friendly, supporting your health and wellbeing through Nordic walking. Most of our courses have some eligibility requirements so please check before you apply for a place.

Here’s a list of the places where we’ve been running taster sessions and short courses throughout 2025. We’re hoping to secure funding to establish regular Nordic walking groups in these areas:

  • Community Nordic walking programme for Kingswood Park, South Gloucestershire
  • Community Nordic walking programme for Knowle West Health Park, South Bristol.
  • Men’s Wellbeing course, Eastville Park 
  • Women’s Wellbeing workshops, Eastville Park.

 Email us or contact Vicky on 07958 581398 for more information.

Regular Nordic walking classes supported by us - Just a quick reminder to please contact the organiser in advance rather than turning up on the day. It helps everything run smoothly and ensures we’re ready to welcome you!

Page Park (this group is currently full)

Day/time:
Mondays, 10-11am

Priority, cost:
Local residents, £2

Contact:
Catalina, pageparknordicwalkers@gmail.com

St George Park

Day/time:
Mondays 10.30-11.30am (£3)

Tuesdays, 10-11am (free)

Priority:
Over 65s

Contact:
The Beehive Centre
Tel: 07962 576651
info@thebeehivebristol.co.uk

Blaise Castle Estate

Day/time:
Tuesdays, 1-2pm

Priority, cost:
All, £4

Contact:
Sunita: 07916 439436
Lucille: 07929 340175
sunita@letswalkbristol.org

Eastville Park

Day/time:
Wednesdays, 10-11am

Priority, cost:
All, £4

Contact:
Sunita: 07916 439436
sunita@letswalkbristol.org

Greenway Centre, Southmead

Day/time:
Wednesdays, 6-7pm

Priority, cost:
All, £4

Contact:
Lucille: 07929 340175
lucille@letswalkbristol.org

Oldbury Court Estate

Day/time:
Fridays, 10-11am

Priority, cost:
All, £4

Contact:
Kate
kate@oldburycourtpark.org.uk

Nordic walking beginner workshops

Our Beginner workshops teach you the basics to get you started if you’re new to Nordic walking. They are in a small group, last 1.5 hrs, cost £15 (concessions available), and are suitable for all fitness levels. Once you’ve done this workshop you can join any of our regular walks.

We run Beginner Workshops regularly throughout the year. Please Email us  or contact Vicky on 07958581398 for more information.

Free Nordic walking tasters

If you want to try Nordic walking, we run fun and friendly Nordic walking tasters. They are led by qualified instructors and will give you a taste of Nordic walking, its wellbeing and fitness benefits, and what courses and classes we offer. They are suitable for all fitness levels.

Sign up to our Newsletter (the subscribing button is at the bottom of our web pages) for details of our upcoming tasters.

 

If you would like a private taster for your own group please Email us or contact Vicky on 07958 581398.