Find out about swimming pools and fitness centres in the Scarborough and Whitby areas.
Pools and fitness centres
The centre features a 25 metre pool and offers a variety of swim sessions, a swimming club and swimming lessons, as well as a fully air conditioned fitness suite.
There are various costs, depending on the activities chosen. Their website contains pricing details, activity timetables and opening times.
Ryndle Cresent
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO12 6AQ
Website: http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7774
Telephone: 01723 367137
The centre features two swimming pools, a 50 station fitness suite, sports hall, outdoor tennis court and a multi-use games area.
There are various costs, depending on the activities chosen. Their website contains pricing details, activity timetables and opening times.
West Cliff
Whitby
North Yorkshire
Y021 3HT
Website: http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7776
Telephone: 01947 604640
The centre features a large fitness suite, three squash courts, a spinning studio, 14 grass and tarmac tennis courts and a multi-purpose court.
There are various costs, depending on the activities chosen. Their website contains pricing details, activity timetables and opening times.
Filey Road
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 2TP
Website: http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7773#ContactDetails
Telephone: 01723 360262
Walking groups
The Scarborough and District group of the Ramblers' Association is a thriving organisation with a busy programme of walks.
Email: hltw@peaksoft.co.uk
Website: http://www.scarboroughramblers.org.uk/
Telephone: 07535 892131
Scarborough Rambling Club organises two group rambles most Sundays during the year in the beautiful countryside of Scarborough and district.
Members are offered the choice of a long walk ranging generally between 10-14 miles or a short walk ranging generally between 5-9 miles. In addition, during the summer months, short walks are arranged for Thursday evenings. Occasional social events are also held.
Weight loss groups
BDA Weightwise offer a weight management service through their website. The free service is available to all and offers online support, tools and signposting to find the right approach to weight management.
Email: info@bda.uk.com
Weight Watchers offer group-based weight loss programmes at community venues in Scarborough and Whitby.
Website: http://www.weightwatcherslocal.co.uk/location/town/scarborough
Slimming World offer weight loss programmes at community venues in Scarborough. They provide guidance for any weight goal. There are reduced rates for senior citizens.
Website: http://www.slimmingworld.comOpens new window
Telephone: 0844 897 8000
Exercise schemes
parkrun is a series of 5k runs held on Saturday mornings in areas of open space around the UK. They are open to all, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Visit the parkrun website for more information and to find the nearest parkrun in your area.