Ambleside Active Facilities
Get access to our Functional Training Gym and weekly Fitness Classes with our Student and Staff Memberships.
Our University use only facility provides unlimited access to our Functional Training themed Fitness Suite including access to Pilates and Yoga Classes ran by UoC Active Staff. Premium Members get additional access to Better Leisure facilities in Cumbria. This includes Gym, Swim, Fitness Classes and Sports Hall hire.
Please read the Ambleside Gym Disclaimer and Health Commitment Statement before registering Online for a Membership.
All Student and Staff Memberships expire on the 31st August 2025.
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Student Memberships |
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Active Student Active Student+ Active Student Premium |
PAYG £25 £100 |
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Staff Memberships |
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Staff Standard |
£85 |
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Staff Premium |
£150 (or £12.50 per month via salary wage deduction) |
Staff Salary Wage Deduction
University Staff who wish to pay per month via salary wage deduction, please fill in the Staff Membership Form.
For more information on our facilities and memberships, please email amblesideactive@cumbria.ac.uk.
Facilities Overview
Fitness Suite
The gym is equipped with:
- 1x Assault Bike
- 2x Treadmill
- 1x Rowing Machine
- 1x Dual Cable Machine
- 1x Power Rack with over 300kg's worth of plates
- 2x 20kg Barbells
- 1x 15kg Barbell
- 1x EZ Bar
- Kettlebells ranging from 4kg - 28kg
- Medicine Balls ranging from 6kg - 10kg
- Dumbbells ranging from 2.5kg - 25kg
- Resistance Bands
- Weighted Vest
- Pilates Mats
- 2x Large Mats
- Skipping Ropes
- Steps
Accessibility
There is a door at the bottom of the Stockghyll building, also there is a ramp around the right-hand side of the building to access the gym. There is an accessible toilet and shower located downstairs and another toilet upstairs.
Showers and Changing Rooms
- 4x showers (includes 1x accessible shower)
- Changing rooms and lockers available to store personal goods.
Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday : 8:00am - 10:00pm
Swipe access with student/staff cards only.
Monday: Pilates Online 17:30 – 18:00 on Teams (with Savannah)
Tuesday: Pilates 17:15 – 18:00 in the Beehive (with Savannah)
Thursday: Vinyasa Yoga 17:15 – 18:15 in the Beehive (with Rachel)
Friday: Morning Flow 08:00 – 08:45 in the Beehive (with Rachel)
Please email amblesideactive@cumbria.ac.uk for bookings and general enquiries.
Contact Details
Ambleside Gym
University of Cumbria
Rydal Rd
Ambleside
LA22 9BB