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Gyms in Teignbridge

From the Teign estuary and the Dawlish coast up to Haytor on Dartmoor's eastern edge, with three council leisure centres in between. Here's where to train in Teignbridge and who to train with.

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Towns in Teignbridge

From Newton Abbot to the coast at Dawlish and Teignmouth, and up to the edge of Dartmoor.

Training in Teignbridge

Three council centres, a ring of independent gyms, and moor, forest and coast within a short drive.

Teignbridge had around 134,800 people at the 2021 Census, up 8.5% since 2011, faster than both the South West and England, and its median age of 49 is nine years above England's. It's an active place: in Sport England's Active Lives survey for Nov 2024–25, 71.8% of adults here did at least 150 minutes of activity a week, up from 57.5% a year earlier, against 64.6% for England.

Teignbridge District Council's three leisure centres go by the name Teignbridge Leisure: Newton Abbot Leisure Centre on Highweek Road, with a six-lane 25 m pool, Dawlish Leisure Centre, with a five-lane 25 m pool and a six-court hall, and Broadmeadow Sports Centre in Teignmouth, with gyms, squash and indoor cycling. Around them are 24/7 and community gyms, Finlake's health club near Chudleigh, and martial arts schools in Newton Abbot.

Outside, there's Haytor at 457 m, the trails of Haldon Forest Park and the dunes of Dawlish Warren. Whichever you pick, it's easier with someone who trains when you do. Gymist is how you find them.

Where to train in Teignbridge

Teignbridge Leisure's centres first, then gyms and health clubs, martial arts and racket sports.

Public leisure centres (Teignbridge Leisure)

Gyms and health clubs

Martial arts and racket sports

Find a training buddy in Teignbridge

A lane partner at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, a squash opponent at Broadmeadow, someone to run Haldon parkrun with on a Saturday: find people nearby who train when you do.

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A hill group that meets at Haytor, a mountain bike ride on Haldon's trails, a weekend walk around Stover Country Park: set it up in minutes and we'll help locals find it.

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Train outdoors

Free places to train in Teignbridge.

  • Haytora granite tor at 457 m on Dartmoor's eastern edge, reached by road, with views over the Teign estuary to Haldon.
  • Haldon Forest ParkForestry England's forest off the A38, with walking and all-weather cycling trails, orienteering courses and Haldon parkrun at 9am every Saturday.
  • Stover Country Park46 hectares run by Devon County Council, 3 km north of Newton Abbot, with a 90 m aerial walkway through the trees.
  • Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve506 acres of dunes and Blue Flag beach on a sand spit at the mouth of the Exe, opposite Exmouth.

Getting around

Rail, bus and road links to Teignbridge's gyms.

Rail

  • the Riviera Line calls at Starcross, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot on its 28.25 miles from Exeter to Paignton, with local trains about every half hour Monday to Saturday
  • Newton Abbot is also on the Exeter to Plymouth main line, with Great Western Railway and CrossCountry services

Bus

  • Stagecoach buses 39 and X38 stop at Exeter Racecourse, a mile from Haldon Forest Park, and Country Bus 360 stops near Haldon Belvedere

Road

  • Haldon Forest Park is just off the A38, about 15 minutes from both Exeter and Newton Abbot

Who trains here

What the census and the activity survey say about the people you'll meet in the pool, on the mats and on the moor.

  • 71.8%Adults active 150+ min a weekUp from 57.5% a year earlier, a statistically significant rise, and above England's 64.6%.Sport England Active Lives, Nov 2024–25
  • 49Median ageUp from 47 in 2011, against 44 for the South West and 40 for England. Plenty of people looking for a regular swim, class or walking partner.Census 2021
  • 30.1%Growth in people aged 65 to 74Around 4,400 more since 2011, while the number aged 35 to 49 fell by 10.5%.Census 2021

Teignbridge gym questions

What people ask before they train here.

How many gyms are there in Teignbridge?

Gymist lists 38 gyms, leisure centres, pools, studios and sports venues across Teignbridge, from the council's leisure centres to 24/7 gyms, martial arts schools, yoga and Pilates studios and village sports centres.

Which leisure centres are in Teignbridge, and who runs them?

There are three, Teignbridge District Council's centres, branded Teignbridge Leisure. Newton Abbot Leisure Centre has a six-lane 25 m pool, a learner pool, a gym, two studios, a four-court sports hall, sauna and steam. Dawlish Leisure Centre has a five-lane 25 m pool, a gym, a weights room and a six-court sports hall. Broadmeadow Sports Centre in Teignmouth has a cardio gym, two weights-only gyms, an indoor cycling studio, squash courts and a five-court hall.

Where can I swim in Teignbridge?

The public pools are at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre (six-lane 25 m pool and a learner pool) and Dawlish Leisure Centre (five-lane 25 m pool), both with swim schools. Finlake Resort near Chudleigh includes its swimming pool, sauna and steam room in its fitness memberships.

Where can I train outdoors for free in Teignbridge?

Haytor, on Dartmoor's eastern edge, is a granite tor at 457 m with access by road. Haldon Forest Park has walking, running and all-weather cycling trails and a free parkrun at 9am every Saturday, though parking is paid. Stover Country Park, 3 km north of Newton Abbot, covers 46 hectares, and Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve covers 506 acres at the mouth of the Exe.

How do I get to gyms in Teignbridge without a car?

The Riviera Line runs along the coast from Exeter through Starcross, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot to Paignton, with local trains about every half hour Monday to Saturday. Newton Abbot is also on the main line to Plymouth, served by Great Western Railway and CrossCountry. For Haldon Forest Park, Stagecoach buses 39 and X38 stop at Exeter Racecourse, a mile away.

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