A white building featuring a shelter leading up to the entrance doors, a covered bike stand and a drop off point.

Lochaber Leisure Centre

The facility includes a 25-meter swimming pool, a hydrotherapy pool, and a gym, alongside fitness classes such as Hyrox and indoor cycling. Additionally, it offers a sports hall located in Fort William.

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Group fitness class in a gym with participants performing step exercises on platforms

Fitness classes

From high-energy workouts to low-impact sessions, our fitness classes offer something for everyone. Whether you're looking to stay active, try something new, or train with others, there's a class to suit your style and schedule. Explore what’s on and find your next favourite way to move.
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Membership

A High Life Highland membership is the best way to make the most of everything we offer. Whether you’re looking for daily workouts, family activities, or just a way to keep moving, membership gives you great value and convenience.

Swimming lesson in an indoor pool with three children using kickboards and wearing swim caps, guided by an instructor in the water.

Facilities and services

Available for hire
Swimming pool featuring swim lanes

Swimming pool

25m, 6-lane pool. Sessions include lane swimming, family fun, lessons & mobility-focused activities.

Available for hire
Small pool with steps and a rail leading into water.

Hydrotherapy pool

Warm water therapy pool designed to ease joint pain, aid recovery and support relaxation and mobility.

Available for hire
Squash court with glass wall and door opening.

Squash court

Squash court available to hire - perfect for casual games or regular practice.

Modern gym with weightlifting racks, benches, colorful weight plates, and exercise machines in a clean, organised space.

Gym

Modern gym with Technogym cardio, resistance kit & free weights.

Available for hire
Exercise studio studio featuring a mirrored wall, equipped with exercise mats and workout benches.

Exercise studio

Dedicated space for group fitness classes - check our timetable for what’s on.

Available for hire
A spacious games hall featuring floor markings for basketball and badminton courts, equipped with basketball hoops mounted on the walls, and arranged to accommodate an indoor cycling class.

Large games hall

Multi-sport hall for football, badminton, basketball, netball & more. Available for hire. Located at Lochaber High School.

Available for hire
A well-lit hall featuring floor markings for both basketball and badminton, along with a basketball hoop mounted on the wall.

Small gym hall

Versatile hall for group fitness classes and activities. Located at Lochaber High School.

Available for hire
A bright and spacious dance studio with wooden flooring and a mirrored wall with a barre.

Dance studio

Purpose-built studio for dance, yoga, martial arts and more. Located at Lochaber High School.

Available for hire
3g pitch with ground markings, goals and floodlights.

3G pitch

Outdoor 3G pitch for football, shinty, hockey and other team sports. Located at Lochaber High School.

Children and family

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    7 day FREE pass

    For seven whole days, High Life Highland is yours to explore — completely free. Dive into one of our swimming pools, get started in a fully equipped gym with a free induction from our friendly team, or join one of over 100 weekly fitness classes at a pace that suits you. With 25 leisure centres across the Highlands, there's never been a better time to take that first step. No catch, no commitment — just seven days to find what you love.

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  • Train for HYROX

    Take on the ultimate fitness challenge! HYROX combines running and functional workouts: 1km run followed by a workout station, repeated 8 times. Our affiliate classes at Lochaber Leisure Centre will build your strength, endurance, and agility - everything you need to smash your next HYROX race. HYROX is for everybody - join us today!

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Opening times

  • mon
    06:30 - 21:00
  • tue
    06:30 - 21:00
  • wed
    06:30 - 21:00
  • thu
    06:30 - 21:00
  • fri
    06:30 - 20:30
  • sat
    09:00 - 15:00
  • sun
    09:00 - 15:00

Accessibility

Additional accessibility information:

2 accessible changing areas available, with disabled toilets, hoists, walk-in showers and ample space for changing.