Learn with Vicky
Get your health and fitness back on track, learn something new, nurture your mental health, discover the low-impact full-body exercise that’s effective, easy and fun!
Vicky Welsh is your Nordic walking coach
Nordic walking weekend: Friday 10th – Sunday 12th October 2025
Join Vicky for an inspiring weekend of Nordic walking in the stunning Surrey Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced Nordic walker, this weekend is a great opportunity to learn or refresh your skills, enjoy scenic walks, discover charming villages, and meet like-minded people.
What’s planned:
Friday afternoon: A relaxed skills session for those wanting to learn or brush up on technique.
Saturday & Sunday: Beautiful day walks exploring the countryside around the village of Albury.
You’re welcome to come for one day or make a weekend of it!
Looking for somewhere to stay? The Drummond in Albury is just a short stroll from our meeting point.
Details
Friday 10th October (2 – 4.30pm)
Learn to Nordic Walk / Skills Refresher
This small-group workshop introduces beginners to the core Nordic walking technique, while experienced walkers can refine their skills. Based on the International Nordic Walking Federation’s 10-step method, the session will also be an opportunity to learn how Nordic walking can support your health and fitness goals.
Location: Albury Heath, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9DB
Cost: £25 (Poles provided)
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Saturday 11th October: Newlands Corner (10am-3pm) 6 miles/9.5km
This delightful circular walk includes heath, woodland, panoramic views from Newlands Corner (on a clear day), and a lunch stop in Vicky’s mum’s pretty English garden where home-made cakes and tea/coffee will be provided.
Start/Finish: Albury Heath car park, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DB
Cost: £30
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Sunday 12th October: Albury – Shere Village Circular (10am – 2pm) 4.5 miles/7km
This pretty walk winds between the villages of Albury and Shere, starting on Albury Heath beside the cricket pitch and including a coffee stop at the friendly and popular Dabbling Duck café in Shere.
Start/Finish: Albury Heath car park, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DB
Cost: £25
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Team building Nordic walking workshops
Nordic walking’s a fun activity session to break up a staff training day or tag onto a team social. It can be done by everyone, whatever their fitness level, so it’s a great way to bring people together and get them moving, talking, and connecting in a social, non-competitive, non-judgemental way.
Original and completely new for most, you will be getting people outdoors and improving their mental and physical health. They will also come away with tips on how to walk and move better, improve their posture and general wellbeing.
Learner and improver Nordic walking workshops
Vicky runs regular beginner and refresher Nordic walking workshops, where you can learn – or refresh your knowledge of – the Nordic walking technique and discover the positive effect this easy, fun outdoor activity has on your body and mind.
Dates:
Friday 10th October 2025 2-4.30pm, Albury Heath, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9DB
Cost: £25
Buy the Book
“If you aren’t yet familiar with Nordic Walking, just try it! With Vicky’s expert guidance and enthusiasm you’ll soon know how much happier your body and mind will feel. And for those already familiar with Nordic Walking, the expert tips in this book will help you take your exercise safely to a new level – whether you are trying to lose weight, tackle specific health issues or simply to have fun and keep fit in a way that you can continue for many years to come.”
Dr Sally Norton MBChB MD FRCS