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Gyms in Crosspool

Crosspool stands about 200 m up, the last suburb on the A57 before open country, and it's home to Hallam FC's Sandygate ground and the hilly Hallam Chase.

Gyms and venues
18

Training in Crosspool

Club sport on a hill.

Crosspool's list is mostly club sport. Hallam FC has played at Sandygate since 1860, on what the club calls the world's oldest football ground, and Hallam Cricket Club is at the same postcode. Indoors there's badminton with Oakbrook and Ranmoor, karate, aikido, taekwondo and hapkido classes, Ceroc dancing at Tapton Hall and walking basketball.

Running goes deep here. The Hallam Chase, run since 1863 and organised by Hallamshire Harriers, goes from the cricket ground to Stannington church and back every Whit Tuesday: 3.25 miles with almost 250 m of climbing. Sebastian Coe grew up in Crosspool and was a Harriers member. A running partner makes those hills far easier to face.

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  • Rivelin Valley

Find a training buddy in Crosspool

A hill-running partner for the Chase route, a badminton partner, a training partner at the dojo.

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A midweek hill run, a weekend badminton session: set it up and we'll help locals find it.

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Crosspool gym questions

Worth knowing.

How many gyms are there in Crosspool?

Gymist lists 18 venues in Crosspool, mostly clubs: football and cricket at Sandygate, badminton, tennis, martial arts, dance and an equestrian centre.

What is the Hallam Chase?

A 3.25 mile hill race that starts at Hallam's cricket ground, climbs to Stannington church and comes back, with almost 250 m of ascent. Hallamshire Harriers have organised it every Whit Tuesday since 1863.

How do I find a gym buddy in Crosspool?

Join Gymist free, add your sport and when you play or train, then browse members nearby. No group yet? Start one.