Gym near Astley
From Astley it is about 16 minutes to Lycan Strength in Irlam: an official HYROX affiliated gym built around coached classes.
Getting here from Astley
- From Astley
- 5.1 miles in a straight line, 9.1 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 16 minutes in light traffic, allow around 26 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south of Astley
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Astley is in
- Wigan, Astley ward, postcode area M29
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Astley is number 3 of 74 Wigan areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest two are Marsland Green and Blackmoor. It shares the M29 postcode area with Blackmoor, Tyldesley, Shakerley. Heading south towards Irlam, the straight line from Astley passes Irlam, Lower Irlam.
Why train here from Astley
Choosing a gym from Astley comes down to three things: can you get there at the times you train, will someone coach you, and will you want to go back. Here is how Lycan Strength answers each.
- A coach in every sessionYou are never left guessing: movements are taught, scaled and progressed by the coach running the class.
- Try it before you commitA free week from Astley: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
- Every level in one roomFirst-timers, people coming back after years off and long-time members train side by side, each at their own pace.
- Official HYROX affiliated gymMembers race HYROX in doubles and relays, and train on a full-length turf sled track.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Astley by about 5:30am. The roads are quiet, so the 16 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 26 minutes and leave by 5:20pm.
- For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 9:00am gets you in with time to settle in.
Drive times are estimates from road distance. Traffic around Wigan varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Astley
| Class | Leave Astley by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:30am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:20pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:20pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:20pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:20pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:30am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:20pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:20pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:30am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:20pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:20pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:30am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:50pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 9:00am |
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Astley questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Astley?
5.1 miles in a straight line and 9.1 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 16 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Astley?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 16 minutes from Astley, where members train for HYROX doubles and relays with Engine sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Can I try Lycan Strength before joining?
Yes. The 7-day free trial gives you unlimited classes, the full gym and a complimentary fitness assessment, with no credit card required.
Is there parking or a train station nearby?
Irlam railway station is about 0.4 miles from the gym. For parking details, call the gym on 07428 442526 before your first visit.
Start from Astley with 7 free days
No matter your starting point, Lycan Strength meets you there. This is where goals become achievements, strangers become teammates, and limits become starting lines.
- Unlimited class access
- Full gym facilities
- Complimentary fitness assessment
- No credit card required
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