Activities

Glossop Swimming Pool
Glossop has a 25 metre swimming pool that is open to the public 7 days a week.  The pool was built in 1887 by the Woods Family (The pool was originally called Wood's Baths) in conjunction with Lord Howard who offered the land for the adjoining Howard Park. An excellent example of victorian architecture, the pool was recently refurbished and offers swimming lessons, pool parties or simple lane swimming this large pool can cater for all of your requirements. Visit their website for more information and opening times.



Horse Riding at Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre
Horse riding is a very fulfilling past time and can be enjoyed by everyone. It is a great way to socialise and meet new people whilst enjoying one of the most magnificent animals on the planet. Hargate Hill has an exceptional array of schooled horses and ponies that are trained to teach riders of all ages from beginner to advanced. Visit their website for more information.

Sports Centre
Glossop has a modern sports centre located close to the town centre offering a range of activities such as badminton, squash and a climbing wall.

Fishing
There are many facilities for fishing in the Glossop area. Hargate Hill offers a number of course fishing lakes, plus Arnfield Reservoir near Tintwistle offers fly fishing

Clay Pigeon Shooting
The Boar Clay Shooting Ground is situated near Crowden in the heart of the Dark Peak, close to the A628 Woodhead Pass, and approximately 4 miles from Glossop in Derbyshire. A long established ground, The Boar offers a variety of clay target shooting disciplines, English Sporting, English Skeet, DTL (Down the Line), Compak Sporting and lastly, Flush for the Game enthusiast. Visit the website for more information.

Glossop Sailing Club
Glossop Sailing Club is a welcoming sailing club in a beautiful environment, sailing on Torside Reservoir in the Longdendale reservoir chain. If has good facilities and enthusiastic members. The club is run entirely by its members, who share the duties throughout the year. The Club offers competitive racing at all levels of experience, leisure sailing in an attractive Derbyshire setting, officially recognised RYA training courses to gain and improve sailing skills, and a nurturing social scene.