What If Your Next Prescription Was a Walk in the Park?

The Government’s 10‑Year Health Plan puts prevention, personalised care, and community activity at the centre of future healthcare. Nordic walking fits this perfectly. Every day we see people becoming more active, more confident, and more connected through this simple, adaptable form of movement.

Nordic walking is:

It improves fitness, reduces stress, builds social connection, and works for people of all ages and abilities.

When BNW National Trainer Vicky and Nordic Walking Instructor Anne delivered a session for NASP (National Academy for Social Prescribing) , the real impact became clear outdoors. After a warm‑up and a quick technique session, the group experienced the impact of the poles for themselves — discovering that Nordic walking is far more than “a stroll with sticks”. Anne’s Nature Connection activity added a grounding, reflective moment that everyone valued.

One participant, attending with an off‑road mobility scooter, joined the warm‑ups and then tried a short 1‑to‑1 Nordic walk. Her reaction — 

captured exactly why Nordic walking belongs in personalised, community‑based care.

If you’re developing a green social prescribing offer, Nordic walking is a powerful, scalable option. It supports long‑term conditions, boosts wellbeing, and gives people a sense of achievement and joy that keeps them coming back.

As the NHS shifts toward prevention, Nordic walking isn’t just suitable — it’s essential. If you’d like help developing a programme for your community, we’re here to support you.

Don’t just read about social prescribing — be part of it.
Join a local Nordic Walking group today, or train as an instructor and help bring safe, inclusive activity to people who need it most.