Exercising in Ambleside

When visiting the Lake District, the most obvious choice for exercise would be a hike. In Ambleside, you’re spoilt for choice with little strolls along the lake or more strenuous hill days. But for the days when you can’t get outside or fancy a session in the gym, there are a few nearby indoor activity centres and gyms to visit.

• Ambleside Salutation Health Club and Spa 

Health Club open everyday 8am-8pm 

Right in the centre of Ambleside, the Ambleside Salutation Health Club and Spa is home to a high spec gym, spa and pool. Although the gym is small, it features state of the art Technogym equipment ranging from cardiovascular machines to strength training and free weights. The 13 m long pool is ideal for a swimming workout. One- to- one swim lessons are also available for adults and children. You don’t need to be a member or hotel guest to use the gym; a one off cost of £18 allows visitors to access the facilities for a day. 

• Choices Health Club 

Open Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm,  Fridays 6:30am-8pm, Saturdays, 8:30am-5:30pm, Sundays 8:30am-5pm. 

Approximately a 10-minute drive from Ambleside in Troutbeck Bridge, Choices Health Club is a great nearby gym. The centre offers a large cardio zone with specialist equipment, free weights, an aerobic studio, dedicated spin bike zone, a 15m swimming pool and a sauna. The gym offers personal training programmes and classes, which welcome non-members too.