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Gyms in East Ayrshire

A pool and ice rink under one roof in Kilmarnock, Scotland's only heated freshwater outdoor pool in New Cumnock, and a charity-run ski slope in Newmilns. Here's where to train in East Ayrshire and who to train with.

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Towns in East Ayrshire

From Stewarton and Kilmarnock in the north to Cumnock and the Doon Valley in the south.

Training in East Ayrshire

A county town with a pool and ice rink, and valleys with their own centres.

East Ayrshire had 120,300 residents at Scotland's Census 2022 (122,767 in 2011), with a slightly younger mix than its coastal neighbours: 15.8% are children under 15 and 21.4% are 65 or over. In the 2022 Scottish Household Survey, 79% of adults had done some sport or physical activity in the previous four weeks, and 14% used a gym or lifted weights, against 16% across Scotland.

The public centres are run by Ayrshire360, the trading name of East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. The Galleon in Kilmarnock has a six-lane 25 m pool, an ice rink, a bowling arena, squash courts and gyms, and the Ayrshire Athletics Arena on Queens Drive opens its track to the public. Loudoun Leisure Centre in Galston and Doon Valley Leisure Centre in Dalmellington have pools, and Stewarton, Cumnock and the Kilmarnock schools have gyms and halls. Beyond them are round-the-clock gyms in Kilmarnock and Hurlford, jiu-jitsu and judo, the dry ski slope at Newmilns and the summer-only pool at New Cumnock.

Whether you train in Kilmarnock or out in the Doon Valley, it's easier with the right company. Gymist is how you find them.

Where to train in East Ayrshire

Ayrshire360's centres first, then the outdoor pool and ski slope, the gyms and the martial arts clubs.

Ayrshire360 centres

Outdoor pool and ski slope

Gyms

Martial arts

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A skating partner at The Galleon, someone to share track sessions at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena, a training partner for judo at Cluarankwai: find people nearby who train when you do.

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A weekend walk round Dean Castle Country Park, a summer swim at New Cumnock, a stage of the River Ayr Way from Catrine: set it up in minutes and we'll help locals find it.

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Train outdoors

Free places to train in East Ayrshire.

  • Dean Castle Country Parkover 200 acres of woodland around a 14th-century castle in Kilmarnock, free to visit.
  • Kay Park30 acres in the centre of Kilmarnock.
  • River Ayr Way66 km from Glenbuck Loch, the river's source, past Catrine and on to Ayr.
  • New Cumnock Poola heated freshwater outdoor pool, the only one in Scotland, open from May to September.

Getting around

Rail and bus routes to East Ayrshire's gyms.

Rail

  • the Glasgow South Western line via Dunlop, Stewarton and Kilmaurs to Kilmarnock
  • south from Kilmarnock through Auchinleck and New Cumnock towards Carlisle
  • a two-hourly Kilmarnock to Ayr service calling at Troon

Bus

  • free bus travel for everyone in Scotland aged 5 to 21 with a National Entitlement Card

Who trains here

What the census and the Scottish Household Survey say about the people you'll meet on the ice, on the track and in the gym.

  • 15.8%Children under 15The highest share of the three Ayrshire councils (Scotland: 15.3%), with 21.4% aged 65 or over.Scotland's Census 2022
  • 14%Use a gym or lift weightsAgainst 16% across Scotland. After walking, it's the most common activity here.Scottish Household Survey 2022, local authority tables
  • 32%Used council sport and leisure facilities in the past yearA little above the Scotland figure of 29%.Scottish Household Survey 2022, local authority tables

East Ayrshire gym questions

What people ask before they train here.

How many gyms are there in East Ayrshire?

Gymist lists 179 gyms, leisure centres, pools, studios and sports venues across East Ayrshire, from Ayrshire360's centres to round-the-clock gyms, martial arts clubs, dance studios, golf courses and sports clubs.

Which leisure centres are in East Ayrshire, and who runs them?

Ayrshire360, the trading name of East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. Its sports venues include The Galleon on Titchfield Street and the Ayrshire Athletics Arena on Queens Drive in Kilmarnock, Grange, St Joseph's and William McIlvanney leisure centres and the Hunter Fitness Suite in Kilmarnock, Rose Reilly Sports Centre in Stewarton, Loudoun Leisure Centre in Galston, Barony Sports Village in Cumnock and Doon Valley Leisure Centre in Dalmellington.

Where can I swim in East Ayrshire?

The Galleon in Kilmarnock has a six-lane 25 m main pool and a learner pool. Loudoun Leisure Centre in Galston has a four-lane 20 m pool and Doon Valley Leisure Centre in Dalmellington a four-lane 25 m pool. In summer, New Cumnock Pool is Scotland's only heated freshwater outdoor pool, open from May to September.

Is there an ice rink in East Ayrshire?

Yes, at The Galleon in Kilmarnock, which also has a pool, a bowling arena, squash courts, gyms, and a sauna and steam room.

Where can I train outdoors for free in East Ayrshire?

Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock covers over 200 acres around a 14th-century castle and is free to visit, and Kay Park in the town centre covers 30 acres. The River Ayr Way runs 66 km from Glenbuck Loch, past Catrine, to Ayr.

How do I get to gyms in East Ayrshire without a car?

ScotRail's Glasgow South Western line serves Dunlop, Stewarton, Kilmaurs and Kilmarnock, then runs south through Auchinleck and New Cumnock towards Carlisle. A two-hourly service runs from Kilmarnock to Troon and Ayr. Bus travel is free for everyone in Scotland aged 5 to 21.

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