The best Gyms in Dartmouth, fitness and walking guides
Short stays are a great opportunity to stay active while visiting Dartmouth and there are some well equipped gyms and fitness facilities all close to your accommodation in Dartmouth. Like to start your day with a work out, go for a scenic run along the river or explore the coastline on foot, Dartmouth offers plenty of ways to stay in good shape.
Guests staying at Just b – St Elmo Cottage often ask about local gyms, running route and walking options so we’ve created this guide to help you make the most of your stay and show you our favourites.
MKS Fitness
This has to be our favourite gym in Dartmouth, with a large selection of strength and conditioning equipment, cardio room, cross fit style training set up and even a recovery room with sauna and cold water plunge pool. Easy to use software, linked from their website allows you to purchase a day pass or week pass to suit. The gym feels professional, well maintained and the team, should you need them are super friendly. PA sessions are available to book. We love this gym and its by far the best gym in Dartmouth. Located a 5 min drive or great 20min warm up walk to the top of the hill: Unit 1&2 Nelson Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9LA
Located just outside of Dartmouth on the main road heading back to Totnes, DGCC is our second favourite venue to endure your Health kicks. This complex is part of the Best Western Group and the spa area of the golf club offers a small but premium gym, spa with hot tub, sauna, steam room and swim pool. Perfect if you fancy a more relaxed wellness-style experience. Day pass for gym and swim only is around £9 per person.
Fusion Leisure Centre - Dartmouth
Dartmouth leisure centre is the largest of all the gyms and is the main community leisure centre. The gym is light and glassy and there is a good selection of cardio and strength machines. The centre has badminton courts, runs classes and has a full size pool. Parking is available outside, do make sure you get a ticket as the council are keen little magpies and you will get a ticket even for being minutes outside of your time (voice of experience) Open daily, check website for details: Dartmouth Leisure Centre
Just b. Simple, stylish, central.
Awesome Standard Double Ensuite Bedrooms
Super comfortable and we provisioned. Easy check in. lots of extras