Gyms in Walton
Charles Waterton made the world's first nature reserve at Walton Hall in 1820; now the hall is a hotel with a gym and pool, and the old colliery is a nature park.
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Training in Walton
A hotel gym, golf and the trail.
Walton, about 4 miles south-east of Wakefield, is a village on the Barnsley Canal. Walton Hall, on an island in its own lake, was home to the naturalist Charles Waterton and is now Waterton Park Hotel, with a fully equipped gym, a swimming pool, thermal suites and a leisure membership. The golf course around it is the other big venue, and West Riding Sailing Club gives you time on the water.
Walton Colliery Nature Park has lakes, walking and cycling routes and the Trans Pennine Trail passing through, so the village is better for long runs and rides than for gyms. That makes it a good place to find a riding partner or someone for a weekend trail run.
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Where to train in Walton
The hotel gym first, then golf and the water.
Find a training buddy in Walton
A swim partner at Waterton Park, a riding partner for the Trans Pennine Trail, a golf four.
Find a buddyStart a Walton training group
A Sunday ride along the Trans Pennine Trail, a run round the nature park lakes: set it up and we'll help locals find it.
Start a groupWalton gym questions
The short version.
How many gyms are there in Walton?
Gymist lists 8 venues in Walton, including the gym and pool at Waterton Park Hotel, a golf club, a sailing club and junior football.
Where can I run or cycle in Walton?
Walton Colliery Nature Park on Shay Lane has walking and cycling routes, lakes and part of the Barnsley Canal, and the Trans Pennine Trail passes through it.
How do I find a gym buddy in Walton?
Sign up to Gymist free, add your gym and when you train, and look at members nearby. If no group fits, start one.