Nordic Walking Devon

14/10/2026

Superb walking weather for exploration around the Warren Inn area.
Via the Two Moors way, about 1.5 K North of the Warren Inn, the Hurstone Ridge Stone Row may be found and it's well worth a visit. The stones are orientated in a NW direction drawing your eyes towards Chagford Common and the rural countryside beyond. Then via Redwater Valley, (and studying various Warren Boundary stones) I headed on towards Headland Warren Farm, passing another stone row on Challacome Down along with the medieval field system on its slopes. Then onto the incredible Bronze Age Grimspound. (Which photographs very well from Hookney Tor). The return was via Birch Tor giving exceptional views down the valley and towards the Warren Inn. Which again is steeped in tin mining history.

Looking forward to leading a walk in the area this Friday 16th October, where we can look at all the above, explore a few tin mines, learn a bit more about The Warren House Inn, the 3 hares more.
To take part and find our more see www.nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk

12/10/2026

Wonderful to feature in this post celebrating 20 years of Haldon Forest Park. Cor blimey, I've been walking around the forest weekly since 2012! A real testament to how much I love Nordic walking at Haldon. And all the amazing people I have met over the years.

08/10/2026

💚I’m delighted to have completed this CIMSPA-endorsed Mindfulness and Breathwork Training with Jayne Nicholls from FitPro. 💚
It highlighted how fitness instructors can incorporate mindfulness, breathwork and meditation into their classes and wider offerings.

The training was thought-provoking, encouraging instructors to reflect on how we teach, which cues we use and why.
It also showed how less visible skills—such as mindfulness, breathing techniques and meditation—can become a meaningful part of training. These practices can help people stay committed to exercise and achieve their broader fitness and wellbeing goals.

People exercise for many reasons, from appearance and health to managing stress. Exercise is only one part of the bigger picture. In our busy lives, a more mindful approach—paying attention to our breathing and making space for meditation or quite simply stillness—can benefit both mind and body.

I look forward to bringing some of these ideas into my classes soon.

04/10/2026

🌳Walk further and faster with improved posture and confidence by learning to Nordic walk.🌳
New course starting on Wednesday.⏬
Learning the correct technique can be a great investment, as Nordic walking can enable you to
☑️Walk further and faster with improved posture and confidence. Nordic walking is an effective way to improve cardiovascular fitness, burn calories, and improve body composition.
☑️Nordic walking is also great for rehabilitation - If you’re recovering from an injury or managing a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s, the technique helps to maintain your overall fitness.
The Autumn courses are now available to book online ⬇️
Join me and learn to Nordic Walk at beautiful Haldon Forest Park. Get lots of fresh air and learn something new.
Research shows that it aids good posture, balance, functional fitness, and overall quality of life. Many clients report walking further and faster than they ever thought possible.

When
Wed 7th Oct, 12.30 - 2 pm (Steps 1 - 6) & Wed 14th Oct, 12.30 - 2 pm (Steps 7-10)- Haldon Forest Park.
Hope to meet you soon.
Fiona
Book at www.nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk or mail [email protected]
https://linktr.ee/nordicwalkingdevon

01/10/2026

Really looking forward to when our group goes out here next April. It looks amazing.

30/09/2026

This week a small group had a well paced walk, with real focus on improving cardio-vascular fitness. By adding in some shuttle runs, at the main slope on the return from Haldon Belvedere, and by including a longer hill as part of the Buttetfly Trail, we were able to work through all the training zones and really got the heart pumping!
We also looked at various knee strengthening exercises in preparation for longer more hilly day walks. Great job all round and fantastic views.

Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England is a great place to keep fit and well this Autumn. To join us thee next Nordic walking training course starts on Wednesday.7th October.

To book see www.nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk

27/09/2026

🌿 Four Tin Mines, Three Hares, Two Stone Rows, One Cross… and MORE! 🌿

Looking for a Dartmoor walk that combines stunning scenery, fascinating history, wildlife and a great pub? Then the area around the Warren House Inn is definitely worth exploring! 🥾

At around 434 metres, the Warren House Inn sits high on Dartmoor and has a fascinating connection with the area's tin-mining past. The present building dates from 1845 and was built close to a landscape once busy with miners and mining activity.

Look above the pub door, and you’ll spot the intriguing Three Hares symbol 🐇🐇🐇. This ancient motif can be found across Europe and Asia and its origins and meaning remain something of a mystery. It is sometimes known locally as the “Tinners’ Rabbits”, although the supposed connection with Dartmoor's tin miners is now debated.

Just a short walk away is Bennett’s Cross, one of Dartmoor's most photographed granite crosses. Look closely, and you can see the initials “WB” carved into the stone, traditionally interpreted as “Warren Bound”.

From here there are wonderful opportunities to explore the Redwater Valley, where the landscape still bears the scars of centuries of tin mining.

The remains of Vitifer, Birch Tor and Golden Dagger mines can be found around the valley, along with shafts, wheelpits, leats, and other fascinating reminders of Dartmoor's industrial past.

And that's just the beginning!

For a longer walk, you can head towards Headland Warren, take a diversion to the Bronze Age triple stone row on Challacombe Down, and continue to the incredible Grimspound — one of Dartmoor's best-known prehistoric settlements.

There are also the Hurston Ridge stone rows, Hookney Tor, Birch Tor and, a little further afield, the remarkable Grey Wethers prehistoric stone circles.

It really is an amazing part of Dartmoor, where prehistoric monuments, medieval history and the remains of the tin-mining industry can all be found within the same landscape. 💚

And after all that exploring, what better place to finish than the Warren House Inn, with its fascinating stories, legends and famous fire! 🔥🍻

🥾 Fiona will be leading a walk from the Warren House Inn in October.

To find out more about this walk and see all of Fiona’s Dartmoor Day Walks, visit:

https://linktr.ee/nordicwalkingdevon

👉 www.nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk

⚠️ Dartmoor reminder: Please come prepared with suitable clothing, footwear, a map and navigation equipment. Conditions on the high moor can change quickly. In areas with historic mining, stick to established paths and keep well away from old shafts and mine workings.

Dartmoor is full of stories — come and discover some of them for yourself! 🌿🥾💚

26/09/2026

Looks like a great weekend away and spaces are still available.

In just two weeks time, we'll be gathering at the beautiful Karuna Retreat Centre to spend a weekend of connection, creativity and community on the moors.

We have designed the schedule to be well balanced with time to rest and time to gather and will be holding a space that fosters nature connection, the incubation of ideas, and facilitates rejuvenation for those who use creative outlets to process and digest life.

We've just passed the equinox and if you're feeling the seasonal call to slow down, to look inwards, and to re-find your creative spark (whatever that looks like) we would love to have you join us 💚

Comment RETREAT for more information and to book today.

26/09/2026

The forest also has 2.5K, 4k and 5K Nordic walking trails that take in some of these routes. Getting out in the fresh air is so beneficial and where better than Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England. So close to Exeter and the A38 for access.