Active Living at Hollymead Square: The Best Walks, Sports & Fitness in Newport, Essex

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At Hollymead Square in Newport, Essex, staying active comes naturally. With scenic countryside routes, modern gym facilities, community sports clubs, and family-friendly activities all close by, this is a location designed for healthy, balanced living. Whether you prefer peaceful walks, team sports, or structured fitness sessions, there’s something here for every lifestyle.

Explore Scenic Walks & Outdoor Trails
One of the biggest benefits of living at Hollymead Square is the easy access to beautiful walking routes. From gentle strolls to more challenging hikes, the local area offers endless opportunities to get outdoors.

The Saffron Trail
The Saffron Trail is a long-distance route weaving through Newport, offering stunning landscapes, open fields, and peaceful woodland paths. It’s perfect for weekend hikes, dog walks, or building up your step count in nature.

Newport Circular Walk
The Newport Circular Walk is ideal for daily fitness, this circular route showcases the rolling Essex countryside and is great for both walkers and runners wanting a convenient, scenic loop.

Sports Pitches & Outdoor Activity Areas
Just moments from the development, Newport Recreation Ground offers open green spaces ideal for recreational sport, team training, or relaxed outdoor activities. Families, new residents, and seasoned sports lovers will all appreciate the local pitches and space to move.

Gyms & Indoor Fitness Facilities
For those who enjoy structured workouts, Anglian Leisure Joyce Frankland provides a modern fitness suite with strength and cardio equipment, indoor courts for badminton and other sports, as well as a variety of group classes and local leagues. 

Fitness in Newport extends far beyond the gym, with a wide range of local clubs and community activities to keep you active and connected. Residents can join 6-a-side football leagues on the 3G pitch, enjoy badminton evenings for all abilities, or participate in cricket, running, and cycling clubs in nearby Saffron Walden.

A Lifestyle Built Around Wellbeing
Choosing a home at Hollymead Square means embracing a lifestyle that effortlessly balances exercise, wellbeing, and the great outdoors. With countryside walks, sports facilities, and fitness clubs close by, staying active becomes part of your daily routine, not an occasional effort.
 

Whether you’re starting the day with a morning run, joining a local club, or exploring a new trail at the weekend, Hollymead Square makes healthy living simple and enjoyable.

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