Nordic walking taster, Haddington

Haddington to Amisfield

Learning the first steps of walking with Nordic poles on a 5K circular route

Date: Monday August 24, 2026

Time: 10am to 12 noon

Meet: Haddington Corn Exchange

With: Hiddentoun Nordic Walking Club

A Nordic walk of 5 km / 3.5 miles, learning the technique as we walk with special adapted Nordic poles.

This walk is mainly flat with a variation of enclosed paths and town paths (tarmac).

The pace will be steady and we will stop for breaks & a blether!!

Duration: 2 hours

More information

Walking trainers or boots are fine. It will be low level walking on paths including dirt, tarmac, compact sandy walkways & grass. There maybe some mud which we will try to avoid!

Not suitable for dogs on this walk but I can advise how to Nordic walk with your pooch!

Participants aged 16 to 99 are welcome.

Facilities at the start of the walk and a toilet in Amisfield garden.

Lots of cafes at the end of the walk in Haddington

What to bring

A waterproof, light layers of clothing and comfortable footwear.

Bring a drink and a snack in a waist pack or small rucksack.

With... Hiddentoun Nordic Walking Club

Instructor Jane Miller has her own business teaching Nordic walking technique with the British Nordic walking 10 point plan in and around Haddington. She also works with Ageing Well and Changes East Lothian.