# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nordic Walking for the Fells, Staveley, Nr Kendal
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Start Time: 9:30am – Brews and Browse at the Inov-8 Store

Special Offer: 15% off items purchased on the day

Course Start: 10:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm

Instructor: Sean Bolland

Location: Inov-8 Forge Store, Staveley (near Kendal)

The Nordic Walking technique is an art form — the art of moving efficiently and powerfully while staying relaxed, using free and fluid movement over the ground with “four legs.” You often don’t realise what you don’t know about your own body until you come along and give it a try. Our firm belief: four legs are better than two in the fells.

Our Instructors

Learn these techniques with our Hiking Highs experts:

Nicky Merrett (AKA “Nordic Nic”), teaching since 2015

Sean Bolland, our newest expert instructor

Both Nicky and Sean are qualified with British Nordic Walking and will guide you through the 10 Steps to Nordic Walking in line with INWA (International Nordic Walking Federation) guidelines, helping you develop fantastic, efficient technique throughout your Nordic Walking journey.

Benefits of Nordic Walking

Engage up to 90% of your muscles by working upper and lower body equally

Improve and correct posture

Strengthen lower back and core muscles

Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness

Lift the pelvic floor — essential for everyone and a key source of arm and shoulder power

Reduce pressure on knees, hips, and ankles throughout your hike

Increase uphill speed by up to one-third with correct posture and pole planting

Learn to manage poles on technical ground for increased confidence

Develop excellent pole etiquette — no more flying poles at gates or stiles!

Take your hiking to the next level

And most of all… have fun in the fells with four legs!

Course Information

Our regular 3-hour courses cover approximately a 3-mile route, stopping regularly to learn each new step and understand the Nordic Walking tools that support outdoor fitness.
We even try skipping and running with poles — you’re welcome to have a go, but it’s absolutely not compulsory!

Course Dates

3rd of every month – alternating between Glenridding & Ullswater

18th of every month – Staveley and occasionally Ambleside

Bespoke courses can also be arranged with a gentler approach, tailored entirely to you and your friends. We can sometimes offer a shorter 90-minute group course if preferred. Nothing is set in stone at Hiking Highs — we’re flexible and happy to adapt!

Poles

LEKI Nordic Walking poles are provided for all courses. We will size the poles correctly for you.
You’ll have the opportunity to purchase a range of Leki Nordic Walking poles from Hiking Highs afterwards, with 10% off the retail price for our clients.

We strongly recommend not purchasing Nordic Walking or trekking poles beforehand, as they may be unsuitable or incorrectly described online. Please wait until you’ve tried them — remember, these are your new feet, and you wouldn’t buy shoes you don’t like!

Kit List

Waterproof jacket and trousers (for emergencies, even on dry days)

Hat

Gloves

Drink and snack

Warm layer (we won’t be moving quickly)

We begin with the fundamentals of efficient pole use and how your body moves differently once it becomes a “quadruped” (two legs / two poles!). This course is not strenuous and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, provided you are comfortable with a 3-mile hike. We’ll have fun with the poles — even learning to skip for strength and fitness.

If you have any questions, please email: nicola@hikinghighs.co.uk
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kendal/nordic-walking-for-the-fells-staveley-nr-kendal/200029676793841
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, trekking, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://hikinghighs.co.uk/courses/walking-with-poles/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kendal-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kendal
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: INOV8 Forge Store
- **lat**: 54.377445516705
- **long**: -2.8142380714417
- **full address**: INOV8 Forge Store, Hawkshead Beer Hall, Kendal, LA8 9, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Hiking Highs (https://allevents.in/org/hiking-highs/19408401)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** INOV8 Forge Store, Hawkshead Beer Hall, Kendal, LA8 9, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hiking Highs
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, trips-adventures, trekking, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Nordic Walking for the Fells, Staveley, Nr Kendal ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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