Exercise and activities in the Craven area

Pools and fitness centres

Aireville Park

Aireville Park comprises 20 acres of parkland and features a wheelpark for BMX, skateboards and rollerblades; children's play areas; a multi-use games area; and a pitch and putt course. The park also contains Craven swimming pool and fitness centre.

Gargrave Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1UD

Website:http://www.cravendc.gov.uk/article/1827/Aireville-Park

Telephone:01756 792805 (open air events enquiries)

Aireville Park offers something for everyone. Charges vary for the various activities at the park. Some activities require advance booking.

Craven swimming pool and fitness centre

Facilities at the centre include two swimming pools, a fitness centre (gym), dance studio, sauna and steam room and a coffee lounge.

Aireville Park
Gargrave Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1UD

Email:cravenpool@cravendc.gov.uk

Website:http://www.cravendc.gov.uk/cravenpool/index.aspx?articleid=1298

Telephone:01756 792805

Craven swimming pool and fitness centre offers leisure and fitness activities whatever your age, ability or experience.

There are various costs, depending on the activities chosen. Their website contains pricing details, opening times and location map.

Settle swimming pool

A 20m x 7m indoor swimming pool in the picturesque town of Settle. A safe, clean, swimming pool with a water depth of 0.9m graduating to a maximum depth of 2m. Come and have a swim and enjoy the wonderful views out of our windows of the Yorkshire Dales National Park fells and Pen-y-ghent one of the "Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks".

Kendal Road
Giggleswick
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 0BU

Email: settlepool@hotmail.co.uk

Website: http://www.settleswimmingpool.co.uk

Telephone: 01729 823626

Walking groups

North Craven Strollers

North Craven Strollers offer people of all ages and ability the opportunity to do some physical activity and meet new people.

Settle, High Bentham and other locations in North Craven

Email:ncravenstrollers@yahoo.co.uk

Website:http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/yorkshire-and-humber/north-craven-strollers

Telephone:01729 824537

They organise group led graded walks in Settle, High Bentham and other locations in North Craven. The walks are free of charge.

Skipton Craven Walkers

Skipton Craven Walkers offer people of all ages and ability the opportunity to do some physical activity and meet new people.

Skipton, with longer walks each fortnight at different places

Email:cravenwalkers@btinternet.com

Website:http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/west-midlands/skipton-craven-walkers

Telephone:07984 781350

They organise group led graded walks in the town of Skipton, with longer walks each fortnight at different places. The walks are free of charge.

South Craven Walking4Health Group

South Craven Walking4Health Group offer people of all ages and ability the opportunity to do some physical activity and meet new people.

Craven

Email:scravenwalking4health@hotmail.co.uk

Website:http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/yorkshire-and-humber/south-craven-walking4health-group

Telephone:01535 632734

The service is specifically aimed at people not confident in walking alone, who wish to improve their health, fitness and general wellbeing. They organise group led graded walks in various local locations. The walks are free of charge.

Weight loss groups

Weight Watchers - Craven

Weight Watchers offer group-based weight loss programmes at community venues in Craven.

Craven

Website:http://www.weightwatchers.co.uk

Telephone:0845 712 3000

Weight Watchers is available to over 18's only. Also, you must not be pregnant or have an eating disorder. The registration fee is £9 plus a weekly fee of £5.99. The service offers guidance for any weight goal, attendance at meetings and online support.