We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the gyms in Skipton (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews. 5 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.

Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
UNITY
Known for knowledgeable coaches
With 5 stars from 73 Google reviews, UNITY is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Skipton as a gym. Reviewers most often mention knowledgeable coaches (25 mentions), welcoming atmosphere and supportive coaches. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6 am–8:30 pm, Saturday 7–11 am, Sunday 9–11 am.
Good to know: phone 07426 908363, has a website with more detail.

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Sandylands Sports Centre
Known for sports centre
Sandylands Sports Centre, Off Engine Shed Lane, Carleton New Road, Skipton BD23 2AZ
Get directions View full profileGoogle reviewers rate Sandylands Sports Centre 4.5 out of 5 across 257 reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a leisure centre. Reviewers most often mention sports centre (10 mentions), football pitch and badminton. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 9 am–10 pm, Friday 9 am–9 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday 11 am–9 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 795181, has a website with more detail.

Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Intershape Fitness Gym Skipton
Known for friendly staff
Intershape Fitness Gym Skipton is rated 4.3 from 93 Google reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a gym. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (22 mentions), free weights and equipment range. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6 am–9:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 797832, has a website with more detail.

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Active North Yorkshire Skipton
Known for changing rooms
With 4.2 stars from 197 Google reviews, Active North Yorkshire Skipton is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Skipton as a leisure centre. Reviewers most often mention changing rooms (11 mentions), play area and interior. According to its Google listing: open Monday 6 am–5 pm, Tuesday to Friday 6 am–9:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 792805, has a website with more detail.

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Rise Fitness Skipton
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Rise Fitness Skipton 4.2 out of 5 across 79 reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a gym. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (32 mentions), pool and welcoming staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 6 am–10 pm, Friday 6 am–9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am–8 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 797477, has a website with more detail.

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Rendezvous Leisure Club
Known for jacuzzi
Rendezvous Leisure Club is rated 3.8 from 51 Google reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a gym. Reviewers most often mention jacuzzi (10 mentions), sauna and friendly staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 7 am–10 pm, Friday 7 am–9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am–8 pm.
Good to know: phone 01756 797477, has a website with more detail.

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No45 Personal Training
Known for welcoming atmosphere
With 5 stars from 34 Google reviews, No45 Personal Training is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Skipton as a personal trainer. Reviewers most often mention welcoming atmosphere (13 mentions), goal setting and knowledgeable trainers. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6 am–9 pm, Saturday 8 am–12 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07927 855713, has a website with more detail.

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OH Personal Training
Known for confidence building
Google reviewers rate OH Personal Training 5 out of 5 across 33 reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a personal trainer. Reviewers most often mention confidence building (6 mentions), knowledgeable trainer and muscle gain. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 4:30 am–9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 4:30 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 07377 405475.

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Commando mindset fitness studio
Known for motivator
Commando mindset fitness studio is rated 5 from 17 Google reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a personal trainer. Reviewers most often mention motivator (4 mentions), gym and fitness levels. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 7 am–8 pm, Sunday 7 am–8 pm; closed Saturday.
Good to know: phone 07702 115909, has a website with more detail.

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Skipton Health & Fitness
Known for friendly atmosphere
With 5 stars from 16 Google reviews, Skipton Health & Fitness is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Skipton as a fitness centre. Reviewers most often mention friendly atmosphere (6 mentions), range of classes and friendly staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday 9 am–12 pm, 6–8:30 pm, Tuesday 10:30–11:30 am, 6–9 pm, Wednesday 9 am–12 pm, 6–8:15 pm, Thursday 7 am–8 pm, Friday 9 am–12:15 pm, 6–7 pm, Saturday 9–11 am; closed Sunday.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.

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Sandylands Fitness Centre
Known for equipment
Google reviewers rate Sandylands Fitness Centre 4.7 out of 5 across 26 reviews. It is listed in Skipton as a gym. Reviewers most often mention equipment (4 mentions), friendly staff and facilities. According to its Google listing: open Monday 6:30 am–8:30 pm, Tuesday 8 am–8:30 pm, Wednesday 6:30 am–8:30 pm, Thursday 8 am–8:30 pm, Friday 6:30 am–8:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am–3 pm.
Good to know: phone 07481 699724, has a website with more detail.
The verdict
On Google rating, UNITY ranks first of the 11 gyms we checked, with 5 stars from 73 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for gyms on Google Maps in Skipton with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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