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Hi folks, I recently moved to greystones and was wondering about some things. Since I am unemployed I don't have too much money, but I am interested in keeping fit. Road jogging is not really an option for me as I have bad knees. I was wondering what gyms were in the area? I know jackie skelly's is close to me, but I have been warned and told to stay away, by some friends.

Any tennis club around that's not too expensive? I also seen some sailing boats close to the north side of the beach, is there a sailing club? I'm in my mid 20's and consider myself somewhat fit. Any nice cycles someone could suggest? I plan on cycling to bray at least once a week, to keep myself active.

Thanks.

ciaran67

Lance Lemon Stepbrother wrote: »

Hi folks, I recently moved to greystones and was wondering about some things. Since I am unemployed I don't have too much money, but I am interested in keeping fit. Road jogging is not really an option for me as I have bad knees. I was wondering what gyms were in the area? I know jackie skelly's is close to me, but I have been warned and told to stay away, by some friends.

Any tennis club around that's not too expensive? I also seen some sailing boats close to the north side of the beach, is there a sailing club? I'm in my mid 20's and consider myself somewhat fit. Any nice cycles someone could suggest? I plan on cycling to bray at least once a week, to keep myself active.

Thanks.

Good luck the cycle up to Windgates mate

Rasmus

There's Shoreline, in the opposite direction of Jackie Skelly's. Their gym and pool are nice and not too expensive. Nice sauna and steam rooms too. It's part of the Charlesland rec park, the rest of it being in the same location as Jackie Skelly's incidently. The running track there is free for public use when it's not booked by a group. You might have a nice cycle going to Newcastle. There is a Greystones Tennis club, which has a website I think, and I remember seeing a piece on it in the Wicklow Times or something recently, and it was not expensive to join. Greystones guide might have something about it.

Annasopra

Rasmus wrote: »

There's Shoreline, in the opposite direction of Jackie Skelly's. Their gym and pool are nice and not too expensive. Nice sauna and steam rooms too. It's part of the Charlesland rec park, the rest of it being in the same location as Jackie Skelly's incidently. The running track there is free for public use when it's not booked by a group. You might have a nice cycle going to Newcastle. There is a Greystones Tennis club, which has a website I think, and I remember seeing a piece on it in the Wicklow Times or something recently, and it was not expensive to join. Greystones guide might have something about it.

Shoreline have specific hours to use the pool at half price or roughly 3 or 4 per hour - I'm not sure if they allow you use the gym pay per go

wingding

http://www.shorelineleisure.ie/greystones

loyatemu

or you could swim in the sea, which is free.

Lots of nice cycling routes around north wicklow - the road via Kilcoole and Newcastle to Wicklow is a pleasant cycle and fairly flat - if you fancy a more strenuous route head towards Roundwood via Newtown or Kilpedder; buy a copy of the local OS map and go explore (ciaran67 - windgates is little more than a bump compared to some of the hills around)

there are pay-as-you-go tennis courts up by Jackie Skelly, also the local softballers are looking for players (see elsewhere on this forum).

ciaran67

loyatemu wrote: »

or you could swim in the sea, which is free.

Lots of nice cycling routes around north wicklow - the road via Kilcoole and Newcastle to Wicklow is a pleasant cycle and fairly flat - if you fancy a more strenuous route head towards Roundwood via Newtown or Kilpedder; buy a copy of the local OS map and go explore (ciaran67 - windgates is little more than a bump compared to some of the hills around)

there are pay-as-you-go tennis courts up by Jackie Skelly, also the local softballers are looking for players (see elsewhere on this forum).

Ooh mate I know, i was referring to his cycle to Bray.

Fiachra2

Lance Lemon Stepbrother wrote: »

Any tennis club around that's not too expensive? I also seen some sailing boats close to the north side of the beach, is there a sailing club? I'm in my mid 20's and consider myself somewhat fit. Any nice cycles someone could suggest? I plan on cycling to bray at least once a week, to keep myself active.

Thanks.

There is a sailing club on the North Beach which welcomes new members. If you look up our website www.greystonessc.com you will see that we offer training for adults. If you need to know anything else send me a PM

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Thanks all for the replies

I will check out both gyms and see what the story is. I'll also pop down to the sailing club one of the days and make more enquiries. Pay as you go tennis is perfect.

Would I be correct in saying that softball is similar to baseball? Never played it before but I would definately give that a shot.

I have contemplated the cycle to Bray. I am sure i'll be fine ciaran :P

Swimming in the sea = very cold and I don't enjoy it too much, sorry If we get good weather I do swim in the sea, but that is rare and far between.

Thanks again folks.

ciaran67

Im ready with oxygen mate.

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ciaran67 wrote: »

Im ready with oxygen mate.

Lol, Cheers