York Venue Information

Course Joining Instructions – York YHA

Thank you for booking your Nordic Walking Instructor course with British Nordic Walking. We’re excited to welcome you to York YHA for a weekend of engaging, hands-on training in this historic city.

Venue Location

YHA York
42 Water End
Clifton
York YO30 6LP
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Course Times

The course runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm on both days.
Please arrive 15 minutes early (by 8:45am) so we can start promptly with introductions and equipment setup.

✅ What's Included

We’ll provide:

Your complete British Nordic Walking Instructor manual
Nordic Walking poles (if you don’t have your own)
Tea, coffee, and plenty of cheer!

What to Bring

Please come prepared with:

A packed lunch for each day
Outdoor layers and spare clothes – we train outdoors in all weathers
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
A notepad and pen
And of course, your enthusiasm!

Meeting Point

We’ll meet in the main reception area of YHA York, just inside the entrance. Look for your instructor, Hamish Willis, wearing British Nordic Walking kit. Contact details will be sent before the course in case of any issues on the day.

How to Find It / Parking

Limited on-site parking is available at YHA York on a first-come, first-served basis.
Alternatively, use public car parks nearby such as:
- Marygate Car Park (YO30 7DT) – ~10 minutes’ walk
- Clifton Moor Retail Park (YO30 4XU) – ~8 minutes by taxi

Public Transport Links

By Train: York Railway Station is approximately 1 mile (20-minute walk) from YHA.
By Bus: Regular buses run along nearby Clifton and Water End Roads.
By Taxi: A short ride from the station if carrying gear.

Suggested Accommodation

Here are three mid-priced places to stay if you're not staying at the YHA:

YHA York (Course Venue)
Budget-friendly, clean rooms with great access
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Hedley House Hotel & Apartments
Independent hotel, 15-minute walk to venue
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Moxy York
Stylish, modern, and central – 10 minutes by taxi
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