Alternative Sports….

If football and rugby aren't for you but you still need some exercise then maybe one of these alternative sports is for you we've got everything ranging from Tai Chi to snowboarding! If you cant find an activity that suits you then maybe you aren't the active type!

Pilates
Focuses on strengthening the area from the rib cage to the pelvis. Its all the rage across the country these days. Excellent for strength building.
www.pilatesfoundation.com

Tai Chi
Helps with balance, flexibility and suppleness, improves strength, muscle tone, blood circulation, posture, co-ordination and range of motion. Experts suggest blood pressure and heart rate may also decrease. Great for your all round health, will help high stress levels too.
Tai Chi Finder
www.taichifinder.co.uk

Yoga
Improves flexibility, strength and muscle tone. There are two man types to look out for – Hatha and Astanga. While both emphasise breathing, mental concentration and stretching, Hatha is slower and more gentle while Astanga is a series of fluid movements which an be quite strenuous.
British Wheel of Yoga
01529 306851
www.bwy.org.uk

Ramblers Association
020 7339 8500
www.ramblers.org.uk

Rocky's Western Trail Adventures
A fantastic riding experience. Choose from a two hour trek into the next valley or a more adventurous 2 day ride into Derbyshire staying in overnight accommodation. All ages are catered for, no experience needed. All year round, booking essential.
Townhead
Dunford Bridge
S36 4TG
Tel: - 01226 767315
Countryside Agency
01242 521381
www.countryside.gov.uk

Walks around Greenmoor

Varied terrain ranging from broad paths to pathless fields. Utilises some of the lesser used paths in the area. Boots are required for muddier sections. No scrambling but some steep gradients. Wind proof clothes may at times be advisable on some sections.