Free Fitness Activities in Greater Manchester

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🏊Swimming in Greater Manchester(8)

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Free Swimming at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre (for eligible Manchester residents)

Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, Crescent Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5UF

Check timetable on MCRactive website for 'Swim for All' or 'Swim for Fitness' sessions.

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Free Swimming at Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre (for eligible Manchester residents)

Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PH

Check timetable on MCRactive website for 'Swim for All' or 'Swim for Fitness' sessions.

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Free Swimming at East Manchester Leisure Centre (for eligible Manchester residents)

East Manchester Leisure Centre, Grey Mare Ln, Beswick, Manchester M11 3ND

Check timetable on MCRactive website for 'Swim for All' or 'Swim for Fitness' sessions.

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Free Swimming at Hough End Leisure Centre (for eligible Manchester residents)

Hough End Leisure Centre, 480 Princess Rd, Manchester M20 1HP

Check timetable on MCRactive website for 'Swim for All' or 'Swim for Fitness' sessions.

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Free Swimming at Manchester Aquatics Centre (for eligible Manchester residents)

Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS

Check timetable on MCRactive website for 'Swim for All' or 'Swim for Fitness' sessions.

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Free Swimming at Moss Side Leisure Centre (for eligible Manchester residents)

Moss Side Leisure Centre, Quinney Cres, Moss Side, Manchester M15 5FN

Check timetable on MCRactive website for 'Swim for All' or 'Swim for Fitness' sessions.

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Free Swimming at North City Family & Fitness Centre (for eligible Manchester residents)

North City Family & Fitness Centre, 100 Rochdale Rd, Harpurhey, Manchester M9 4AJ

Check timetable on MCRactive website for 'Swim for All' or 'Swim for Fitness' sessions.

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Free Swimming at Wythenshawe Forum (for eligible Manchester residents)

Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5RX

Check timetable on MCRactive website for 'Swim for All' or 'Swim for Fitness' sessions.

🏃Parkruns in Greater Manchester(5)

Alexandra parkrun

Alexandra Park, 180 Russell St, Manchester M16 7JL

Every Saturday at 9:00am

Peel parkrun

Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford M5 4WU

Every Saturday at 9:00am

South Manchester parkrun

Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SU

Every Saturday at 9:00am

Stretford parkrun

Longford Park, Ryebank Rd, Stretford, Manchester M21 9TA

Every Saturday at 9:00am

Wythenshawe parkrun

Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Rd, Manchester M23 0AB

Every Saturday at 9:00am

🏃Running Clubs in Greater Manchester(3)

Manchester Frontrunners

Various locations for weekly runs (check website for details).

Three regular weekly runs (check website for specific days/times).

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Manchester Run Club

Check Strava page for run events and community updates (various meeting points).

Weekly meet-ups (check Strava for details).

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Run Wild MCR (University of Manchester)

University of Manchester (check website for specific meeting points).

Several runs a week during term time (check website for details).

🚴Cycling in Greater Manchester(2)

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Bridgewater Way (Regional Cycle Route 82)

Various access points along the Bridgewater Canal, from Manchester city centre to Altrincham and Trafford Centre.

Open access

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Rochdale Canal Cycle Route (National Cycle Route 66)

Various access points along the Rochdale Canal, from Manchester city centre towards Rochdale.

Open access

🎾Tennis Courts in Greater Manchester(1)

Cheetham Park Tennis Courts & Multi-sports Area

Elizabeth Street, Manchester M8 8BQ

Open 24 hours

🥾Hikes in Greater Manchester(1)

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GM Ringway – Greater Manchester's walking trail

Various starting points across Greater Manchester

Open access

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