Glenogle Swim Centre

What it’s like

A proper Victorian swimming pool with a sauna and steam room to warm up in afterwards.

This is a 25 yard Victorian pool, the sort with real character rather than a modern leisure centre feel. Swim your lengths, then head for the sauna or steam room after, which is the bit that makes this worth the trip rather than just another municipal pool.

There's no age range given, so it reads as a pool for anyone who can swim rather than a splash-about session for little ones. Wheelchair access is properly thought through: unassisted access throughout, disabled showers, internal lifts, a pool hoist and waterproof wheelchairs on site, which is more than a lot of older pools manage.

Parking is limited on-site, and they'd rather you came by bus. Several Lothian routes stop within walking distance, which makes sense given the car park situation. There's a cafe on site, though it's run externally, and you'll need a card as they don't take cash anywhere in the building.

Facilities

Need to know

Parking

Limited on-site car parking. Public transport recommended

Wheelchairs

Unassisted wheelchair access, disabled showers, internal lifts, pool hoist, waterproof wheelchairs available

Getting there by bus or train

Lothian Bus routes 8, 9, 24, 27, 29, 36 within walking distance

• No cash accepted anywhere, card only
• Car parking is limited, so factor in the bus
• The cafe is externally run rather than part of the centre

Plan your visit

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