Nordic Walking

Barefoot Studio prides itself on being the leading centre for Nordic Walking in Wales. Home to the Nordic Walking UK National Coach for Wales, Karen Ingram, we offer a top venue to both learn noridc walking and become an instructor.

Cowbridge is a beautiful rural market town surrounded by countryside. We offer weekly classes, one to one sessions, guided day walks & technical lessons. We also run the 2 day Nordic Walking UK Instructor course.

Barefoot Studio works in partnership with a number of local authorities and community projects to deliver nordic walking projects, including Venture Out Bridgend.


Check out the events page for the latest guided walks & our classes pages for the latest timetable.

Regular classes:

Mondays, 6.30pm, Porthkerry Park
Wednesdays, 10:30am, Cowbridge
Thursdays, 6.30pm, Cowbridge
Saturdays, 10.30 am, Cowbridge

If you have a small group or team of people who'd like Nordic Walking lessons then please email us for a bespoke quote.

One to one

One to one lessons are a great way to accelerate learning or to work towards a specific goal. We use a video camera to film your technique and give you instant feedback in the field.

£35 per one hour session with a Nordic Walking Instructor.
£40 per one hour session with Karen Ingram, National Nordic Walking Coach for Wales.

Visit our sister site www.gonordicwalk.co.uk for more information on Nordic Walking and to buy poles and kit.