Gyms near Grasmere

When visiting the Lake District, the most obvious choice for exercise would be a hike. In Grasmere, 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. Due to Grasmere being a small village, the nearest two gyms are in the nearby town of Ambleside.

• The Worx Gym

Open Monday-Friday 6am-10pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm

Situated in the nearby town of Ambleside, around 10 minutes away from Grasmere, The Worx Gym is a new, small, relaxed gym offering brand new cardio and weights equipment aswell as fitness classes and advice from personal trainers. Owner Jack Dutton opened the gym in 2021 in an aim to offer a ‘more versatile service’ within the Lake District’s fitness industry. Membership options are available for as little as £1 a day.

• Ambleside Salutation Health Club and Spa 

Health Club open everyday 8am-8pm

Close to 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.