Physical Activity
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Working together to connect, advocate and enable people to move more. The benefits of being active are life changing, helping to reduce inequalities and deliver huge value in our communities. Making movement a positive part of people’s lives, whatever their background.
Free beginner and intermediate adult cycle training sessions, delivered by qualified cycling instructors in a safe and supportive environment. For first-time riders, learn how to ride a bike and gain confidence, and for regular cyclists, learn the skills to cycle safely on the road.
Join in gentle moves, seated or standing, at the weekly qigong/tai chi group. Promotes calm and wellbeing and improves balance. Come along and enjoy a lovely relaxed exercise class.
It's never too late to improve your mobility and fitness. Join a seated exercise group for a fun introduction to fitness or to continue to build a stronger you!
Challenge yourself, your family and your friends at the ultimate vertical playground for the young and the young at heart.
The Exe Estuary offers fantastic river and estuary views. You’ll also spot wildlife as the nearby marshes provide a year-round haven for thousands of birds and are looked after by the RSPB.
Based on Exeter Quay and involved in most aspects of canoeing and kayaking. Have a wide range of boats and equipment for use by members and offer training for all levels.
Physical activity, education, health and wellbeing programmes and courses for all members of the community.regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, physical ability, background or economic status.
List of council run and owned sports facilities available for use.
A friendly pickleball club welcoming players of all abilities. Nine regular weekly sessions at two sports centres in Exeter, including dedicated social, competitive and coached sessions.
Situated on the Exeter Ship Canal basin on Exeter’s beautiful historic quayside. The origins of the Club can be traced back to the early 1800’s and with over 140 members, they are one of the largest and most successful clubs in the region. Members regularly compete at local, national and international levels.
Every Wednesday 7pm-8pm on the 3G pitch at Wonford Sports Centre. Plus every Sunday 6pm-7 pm on the 3G pitch at Exeter City's Cliff Hill training ground. £4 for the hour. Club membership costs £20 for a year. No running, non-contact designed for older adults and people returning from injury, all inclusive for all genders and abilities.
Friendly welcoming group who motivate and support each other to get fit and improve physical health and mental wellbeing. Making the most of local parks and open spaces with some very simple fitness kits and passionate volunteers.
You’ll find what you need in the forest to feel healthy and happy. Find a walk, plan your run or try a mountain bike or cycling trail. Discover something different to unwind.
Based on Exeter's historic canal and quayside, the centre offers an unrivalled, purpose-built outdoor activity and training centre in one of the most picturesque areas of Devon's County City. Offers a variety of land and water based activities.
Based on Exeter Quay, it's a good place to start your canoe hire in the heart of Exeter. Enjoy an easy paddle to Double Locks for lunch or head to Turf locks for a full day out. ​The meeting point is just opposite from Compass Quay, Maritime Court EX2 8GW just over the first bridge.
Free weekly yoga session at Cowick Barton Playing Fields every Sunday morning from May to September.
Free weekly yoga session at Heavitree Pleasure Ground every Sunday morning from May to September.
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Every Saturday at 9am at Exeter Quay & River Valley Park.
There’s climbing for everyone at the South West’s largest indoor climbing centre, located in Exeter’s historic Quayside Quarter. The largest lead wall in the South West with national level route setting and a huge array of top rope and auto belay routes alongside.
A unique independent business offering a great day out for those that love a little adventure and the great outdoors. Hire a bike to pedal from the city to the seaside, or hire a boat and paddle to the pub! Offering easy, relaxing, outdoor fun for all ages. Choose from bikes, canoes, kayaks or stand up paddleboards to explore the area.
Fun exercise class to music for seniors at Parklife Heavitree, Wednesdays 2.30pm-3.30pm.
An award winning academy providing high-quality athletics coaching and events for children, young people and adults. Athletics is a wonderful sport and forms the core skills of many other sports. Lots of opportunities to get involved from Come and Try sessions to technical classes, competitions and events.
Fun and challenging approach to pole fitness and pole dance, in a welcoming and professional environment. Pole combines many different forms of exercise, from dance to gymnastics, and acrobatics to strength training. Whatever your age, size, shape or level of ability, they will help you achieve skills that you never thought possible!
A charity that uses sport and physical activity to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. Sessions take place every week, all year around.
The studio is open for daily Yoga and wellbeing sessions, offering group classes, private group classes, one-to-ones, easy to access weekly online schedule, outsourced bookings for office staff, care homes, hostels, prison and secure spaces retreats, workshops and festivals, Park Yoga, bespoke peer groups etc.
A group of local residents who run, walk, or cycle to help out community projects and older people in Exeter. From hanging curtains because someone can't manage it on their own, to shovelling a tonne of compost for the Food Growers Group so they can grow vegetables - every GoodGym session is different.
Live sessions every day on the Virtual Village Hall covering a diverse range of activities including cooking, crafts, health & wellbeing and exercise classes. Our activities are for people of all ages and you can join in at home on your own or in a group setting with friends.
​Sundays 7pm-8pm at Exeter College Sports Hall, Victoria Yard (off Queen Street), Exeter EX4 3SR. £3 per session. Inclusive for adults aged 18+ and all abilities. No running. no physical contact and no experience required.
Friday evenings 6.30pm at Exwick Cricket Ground, Exeter EX4 2HY. Free and open to all. No running, shorter matches, modified equipment (softer balls and lightweight bats), smaller teams, and a focus on inclusivity.
Saturdays 9.30am-10.30am at the club and Wednesdays 6pm-7:00pm at the club during the summer, and at St Peter's School from October to April. A slower, non-contact version of the game, aimed at over-55’s (but open to anyone over 18) and to all genders. Particularly suited to retired players, those recovering from injury and illness, and those who wish to stay fit and active.
Sundays 12.30pm-1.30pm at Exwick Tennis Courts, Ennerdale Way, Exeter EX4 2BQ. Free sessions open to adults aged 18+, all abilities welcome. No running.
