Nordic walking community programmes 2026

Nordic walking groups for Arabic-speaking and Somali Women

In partnership with Sadaga and the Bristol Somali Resource Centre, we are developing a Nordic walking programme specifically for Arabic-speaking and Somali women. This project has been made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

We have already begun training women from Sadaga and the Bristol Somali Resource Centre to become Nordic walking instructors, and they will go on to lead a series of Learn to Nordic Walk courses for women connected to these organisations. The funding will also enable us to organise scenic countryside walks around Bristol, as well as social events for all women who are part of our Nordic walking community.

If you are interested in joining the programme please contact:
Sadaga – info@sadaga.org.uk
Bristol Somali Resource Centre – info@somalicentre.co.uk/ Tel 0117 907 7994

Community Nordic walking Programme at Knowle West Health Park, South Bristol

Knowle West Health Park is trialling Nordic Walking as part of its 2026 wellbeing programme. The classes are designed to be sociable, welcoming, and friendly, supporting your health and wellbeing through Nordic walking.  Tea, coffee, and other refreshments will be available in the Health Centre afterwards. Dates are as follows:

Wednesday 22nd April 2026 9.30-10.30am: Nordic walking Taster

Wednesday 20th May – Wednesday 24th June 9.30-10.30am: Learn to Nordic walk lessons (cost £3 per session)

If you are interested in joining please contact info@knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk/Tel: 0117 377 2252

Nordic walking classes run by instructors trained through us

Page Park (this group is currently full)

Day/time:
Mondays, 10-11am

Contact:
Catalina, pageparknordicwalkers@gmail.com

St George Park

Day/time:
Mondays 10.30-11.30am

Tuesdays, 10-11am

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

Blaise Castle Estate

Day/time:
Tuesdays, 1-2pm

Contact:
Sunita: 07916 439436
Lucille: 07929 340175

Eastville Park

Day/time:
Wednesdays, monthly 10-11am

Contact:
Sunita: 07916 439436

Greenway Centre, Southmead

Day/time:
Wednesdays, 6-7pm

Contact:
Lucille: 07929 340175

Oldbury Court Estate

Day/time:
Fridays, fortnightly 10-11am

Contact:
Kate
kate@oldburycourtpark.org.uk

Nordic walking beginner workshops

Due to the introduction of park charges by Bristol City Council we are regrettably no longer able to offer Nordic walking beginner workshops.

Nordic walking tasters

If you want to try Nordic walking, we occasionally offer 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. They are suitable for all fitness levels.

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