Gyms near Ennerdale Bridge

When visiting the Lake District and Cumbria, the most obvious choice for exercise would be a hike. In Ennerdale Bridge, your only options for local exercise are cycling, hiking and kayaking! For the days where the weather isn’t great, or you fancy a session in the gym, some nearby town have a few centres to choose from…

  • Cleator Moor Activity Centre 

Open Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

Around 10 minutes drive away from Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator Moor Activity Centre is home to a large gym, outdoor sports pitch and an indoor bowls area. A choice of classes takes place in the centres studios each week including cycling, kettlebells and aerobics. The gym has over 14 stations combining high quality cardiovascular and weight training machines. The outdoor pitch is perfect for team sports such as football and rugby. Membership options are available but visitors can also use the gym and facilities for a one- off fee of £4.50, with inductions costing £6.50. 

  • Urban Fitness & Performance Gym 

Open Monday-Friday 5:30am-9pm Saturday & Sunday 8am-8pm

In the nearby town of Egremont, around 13 minutes drive away from Ennerdale Bridge, the Urban Fitness & Performance Gym is ideal for visitors to the area, allowing guests to enjoy a pay as you go gym session for a one-off fee of £5 or a weekly fee of £15. The gym is a new addition to the area and was founded in 2020 by a group of local personal trainers. The medium sized gym offers brand new cardio and weight training equipment and offers personal training sessions.

  • Powerhouse Gym 

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

The Powerhouse Gym is situated in the nearby town of Whitehaven and is around a 20- minute drive from Ennerdale Bridge. The gym is ideal for visitors to the area, offering one-off day sessions for as little as £4.  Weekly passes are also available for £12 and there are no joining fees. The gym is run by a local championship bodybuilder and provides a separate gym suit, the Phoenix Gym, exclusively for women as well as the centres large, main gym. The gym is filled with quality equipment including a range of cardiovascular training such as tread climbers, steppers, exercise bikes, treadmills and more. For strength training, you will find a hamstring curl, deadlift machine, front squat machine, a bicep curl, shoulder lat raise machine, leg and chest presses, plus multi gyms and more. There is also a huge selection of free weights, various benches and a smith machine. Personal training options, classes and memberships are also available.