Tread
Suffolk has been providing popular walking breaks for the
past six years
New
this Year - Nordic Walking
Tread
Suffolk
welcomes people of all ages, whether single, a couple, or
a group. Our walks take in the rivers, creeks, coast, forests
and heaths of East Suffolk, and are based at our newly refurbished
Victorian home in Knodishall.
First
of all let me tell you about the area. Knodishall is situated
close to Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Snape and the rest of the
Heritage Coast. It is, in fact, walkable to the sea, so
is ideally situated for all the light, well drained land
we have in this area of the Sandlings. The area is also
blessed with a good number of local pubs, being at the heart
of Suffolk’s much loved places, such as Snape Maltings,
Minsmere Bird Reserve, Dunwich and Aldeburgh.
Accommodation
will be at Well Green House and other local Bed & Breakfasts,
Guest Houses or small hotels.We are a group from the start
to the end of the break, and expect walkers to remain as
a group in the evenings for our meals. Single people are
very welcome, and on most breaks there are always quite
a high percentage of singles.
We charge
no single supplement, but not all rooms are en suite,so
you may have to share a bathroom with another person on
the break. Our breaks aim to give you a relaxing time in
good company with other walkers. You do need to make sure
that you can actually do the mileage you have book for,
and have suitable outer clothing. Suffolk is not totally
flat, more gently undulating, but you still need good stout
walking boots.
New
this Year – Nordic Walking
Tread
Suffolk is pleased to be one of the first to include Nordic
Walking in their programme. This healthy, social
body workout, employs 90% of the body's muscles, and burns
20% more calories than normal walking. It is known
as a total body workout, as it firms the backs of the arms,
strengthens back muscles, legs, stomach, shoulders and chest.
One of the many benefits is the effect on our many “neglected”
muscles. Neglected because many normal exercises don't utilise
them.
A
good example of this is balance. If you have a problem in
this area, Nordic walking, with its special poles, can bring
about a “retraining programme” in the muscles,
giving you renewed stability. It is suitable for most levels
of fitness, and can help reduce joint pain with the aid
of the special poles that help take the strain. Arthritis
sufferers find their hips and knees less painful as the
upper body takes the pressure instead.
Tread Suffolk is now running Nordic Walking Breaks, giving
you a social and enjoyable muscle and cardio vascular workout,
with their own instructor, accredited with Nordic Walking
UK, the only recognised body for this recreational sport.
The breaks will be run on the same lines as our other walking
breaks, except that there will be Nordic Walking tuition
during the day. Once you have learned this excellent technique,
you will want to find a centre near you to carry on your
exercise, or you may wish to walk on your own at home, working
out regularly in the fresh air.
Price
£275 for a three day break, poles supplied.
For
information on Nordic Walking Breaks call Maggie on 01728
832638
