Where can I row indoors in Bath?

The University of Bath Sports Training Village has Concept2 ergs. CrossFit Bath, PureGym, and The Gym Group Bath also offer erg access for indoor rowing.

Can I learn to row in Bath?

Yes. Bath Rowing Club and Minerva Bath Rowing Club both offer learn-to-row courses on the River Avon, typically running in spring and summer.

Does Watta work for Bath university rowers?

Absolutely. Watta is perfect for tracking erg sessions at the Sports Training Village or in your club boathouse. Photograph your Concept2 screen and Watta logs everything automatically.

Rowing in Bath

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Bath's rowing tradition centres on the River Avon, where clubs train against the backdrop of the city's Georgian architecture. The University of Bath is a high-performance sporting centre of excellence, and its facilities support both on-water and erg-based rowing for students and the local community alike.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Bath Rowing Club

A friendly club on the River Avon offering competitive and social rowing for adults. Active at regional regattas with a welcoming learn-to-row programme.

Minerva Bath Rowing Club

Based at the historic Minerva boathouse on the Avon, this club has a long heritage and provides rowing programmes for juniors, seniors, and masters.

University of Bath Boat Club

A strong BUCS-competing boat club training on the Avon, with access to the university's elite sports facilities and coaching infrastructure.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

+University of Bath Sports Training Village -- a world-class facility with Concept2 RowErgs, used by varsity athletes and available to community members.
+CrossFit Bath -- an affiliate in the city with Concept2 rowers and regular indoor rowing programming.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Bath athletes access HYROX events in Bristol and London. The University of Bath Sports Training Village, CrossFit Bath, and PureGym offer HYROX-prep classes that include erg rowing as a key station. The city's strong sporting infrastructure makes it an excellent base for functional race training.

Track Your Ergs in Bath

Whether you row at a club, a CrossFit box, or your home gym in Bath, Watta tracks every session. Snap your PM5 screen, get your Effort Score, and see how you compare on the leaderboard.

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