Nordic Walking Taster Saturday 25th October 2025
Harrison Park West
12.30 or 13.45
Step into something new! Recharge your body and mind with a free one-hour Nordic walking taster session for adults. Get expert instruction from British Nordic Walking instructor Emily Ronaldson. Poles provided. Improve posture, boost energy, and enjoy the rhythm of walking with purpose!
Are you looking for a fun, low-impact way to improve your fitness and enjoy the outdoors? Nordic walking is a perfect solution! This simple yet effective exercise involves walking with specially designed poles, engaging your upper body and boosting calorie burn. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced walker, Nordic Walking offers numerous health benefits, from enhanced cardiovascular fitness to improved posture and reduced joint stress.
Why Nordic Walking?
Unlike trekking, Nordic Walking is a unique technique that can be done on a variety of surfaces—woodland trails, beaches, or even tarmac. By actively engaging over 90% of your muscles, it offers impressive benefits.
Duration about an hour in a small group
-Introduction to Nordic Walking
-Warm-up, led walk, and cool-down
-Use of Nordic Walking poles
-Time for Q&A and group follow up
Provided by:
Qualified and experienced Nordic Walking Instructor
Suitable for adults of all ages, please wear good shoes for walking on grass.
Meet at the FCCT Pumpkins in the Park gazebo near Ogilvie Terrace from 12-3
You are invited to apply for a FREE place on one of our Taster Sessions using this form (form is now turned off). You will be notified by email if your application has been successful or if you are on the waiting list. Any remaining spaces will be allocated on the day.
Saturday 25th Update, currently the 12.30 session is full and there are a few spaces at 13.45, please come along to our event and see if there is a space, or phone/ text the number below. Thanks
Any questions, check our FAQs below, or contact Fiona@fcct.scot 07706580147
About our facilitator
Emily Ronaldson is a Qualified and experienced Nordic Walking Instructor who has groups around Edinburgh.
About the hosts
Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust has many activities including a weekly walking group for 3 years. We always welcome new walkers on. Thursday at 10am for about an hour. https://www.fcct.scot/health-walks/
This Nordic Walking Taster is an opportunity to meet new walkers in the area and to try out something new together.
About the funders
Our Walking Group is currently being funded by Awards for All and is made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players
FAQs
How long is the walk? Under 3 miles on grass and other surfaces
Where are we walking to? In and around Harrison Park West and East.
Do I need to bring special equipment? Dress for the weather, wear shoes that are good for walking on grass.
Are there toilets on the route? Sorry, there are no toilets in our local park. If you are not near home you may wish to visit one of our local cafes as a customer and use the customer toilets.
Can I bring my dog? Assistance dogs and well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome at Pumpkins in the Park When Nordic walking it will not be possible to use poles and control a dog on a lead, so please make other arrangements for your dog.
Any questions, check our FAQs above, or contact Fiona@fcct.scot 07706580147
