Locations
Downs (Sea Walls): Meet on path by the benches near Public loos at Sea walls, Downs, Bristol. (map)
Durdham Downs (Saville Road): Meet just past the Post Box on the right hand side when driving from Parrys Lane. (map)
Blaise Castle Estate – Main Car Park, Bristol BS10 7QT, (map)
Ashton Court Mansion – Lower Car Park, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN, (map)
Ashton Court Golf Course – Car Park, Ashton Court Estate, Abbots Leigh Rd, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN, (map)
Leigh Woods – Car Park, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3QE, UK (map)
Sue D –
Katie is a brilliant teacher, enthusiastic and encouraging. The Gentle Walking Group, run by Katie & her excellent team, is enjoyable & sociable & definitely improves overall fitness, posture & balance. The additional exercises at the beginning and end of each class are extremely helpful.
Sylvia Terry –
I completely endorse the previous comments. I have been Nordic walking for a year now and my general fitness, flexibility and balance have improved considerably.The exercises and differentiated walking speeds make it accessible to a range of abilities. The added bonus is to be walking with such a friendly group.
Irma B. –
I’m in my 80’s and what I gain from Gentle Nordic Walking is the relief from back pain from my osteoporosis and the exercises help my balance. My daughter always says that I look better and am more alert after my walks with you.
Jan Collins –
I joined Nordic Walking for the much needed exercise and found everyone so friendly and helpful. The groups are small so you are able to make friends and exercise with a spot of nature thrown in.
Barbara Van Huffel –
Nordic Walking with Katie and her associates Emma and Nicola has made a very positive difference in my life. Newly arrived in Bristol last October, my daughter, knowing Katie ,felt that this was a good way for me to meet people and get exercise in the fresh air. I started with private lessons and was so taken with Katie and her knowledge of the body. I also began to feel much better physically and mentally so much stronger. I am now walking once a week with a lovely group and feel like I have made friends. It is wonderful and I thank Katie for giving me new perspective. Sincerely, Barbara Van Huffel
Cynthia G –
One of the wisest things I have done since retiring is to take up some form of exercise. I began by joining a water aerobics class which certainly made me stronger. I now find Nordic 4 Walking with the “Gentle” group to be extremely beneficial, particularly with the guidance and encouragement of our knowledgeable leader. Katie Atkins. Rather than the ten minutes I managed when I first began, I can now walk for the whole hour even if only slowly. I really enjoy the exercise, fresh air and the good company.”
Cynthia G.