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Middleton Junction is 18.3 miles from Lycan Strength by road, about 25 minutes' drive. Here is what the trip gets you, and when it is quickest to make.

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Getting here from Middleton Junction

From Middleton Junction: 13.3 miles in a straight line, 18.3 miles by road
Drive time: About 25 minutes in light traffic, allow around 40 at rush hour
Direction: The gym is south-west of Middleton Junction
By train: Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
Middleton Junction is in: Oldham, Chadderton South ward, postcode area M24
Gym address: Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL

Directions from Middleton Junction

Middleton Junction and the gym to scale, with neighbouring areas. Straight-line distance 13.3 miles.

Middleton Junction is number 4 of 11 Oldham areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Failsworth and Woodhouses. It shares the M24 postcode area with Rhodes, Alkrington, Langley, Middleton and 2 more. Heading south-west towards Irlam, the straight line from Middleton Junction passes Blackley, Cheetham Hill, Higher Broughton, Lower Broughton.

Why train here from Middleton Junction

The question for anyone in Middleton Junction is not just "where is the nearest gym" but "where will I actually keep going". That usually comes down to coaching, people and a timetable that fits your week.

Engine on the timetableThree Engine sessions a week build your fitness, and the 6am one is 25 minutes from Middleton Junction on quiet roads.
Built for beginnersComplete beginners and people coming back after years off are coached step by step, at their own level.
7 days freeUnlimited classes, the full gym and a fitness assessment for a week. No credit card.
Coached, not just equippedEvery class has a coach on the floor who scales each movement to you, from your first session onwards.
Injury support under one roofAn on-site physio for sports injuries and rehab, and 20% off treatment once you are a member.

Fitting it into your week

For a 6am class, leave Middleton Junction by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 25 minute estimate is realistic.
For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 40 minutes and leave by 5:10pm.
For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 8:55am gets you in with time to settle in.

Drive times are estimates from road distance. Traffic around Oldham varies, so allow a little extra the first time.

Your week from Middleton Junction

Class times and when to leave Middleton Junction
Class		Leave Middleton Junction by
Mon 6am	Full Body	5:25am
Mon 6pm	Full Body	5:10pm
Mon 7pm	Engine	6:10pm
Tue 6pm	Upper	5:10pm
Tue 7pm	Upper	6:10pm
Wed 6am	Upper	5:25am
Wed 6pm	Engine	5:10pm
Wed 7pm	Upper	6:10pm
Thu 6am	Lower	5:25am
Thu 6pm	Lower	5:10pm
Thu 7pm	Lower	6:10pm
Fri 6am	Engine	5:25am
Fri 6:30pm	Lycan Shred	5:40pm
Sun 9:30am	Mobility	8:55am

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Middleton Junction questions

How far is Lycan Strength from Middleton Junction?

13.3 miles in a straight line and 18.3 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 25 minutes outside rush hour.

Is there a HYROX gym near Middleton Junction?

Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 25 minutes from Middleton Junction, where members train for HYROX doubles and relays with Engine sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Is Lycan Strength good for beginners?

Yes. Beginners train alongside experienced members in every class, and the coaches scale each movement to your level.

What time are classes for people coming from Middleton Junction?

Weekday classes run at 6am, 6pm and 7pm (Friday's Lycan Shred is 6:30pm), with Mobility at 9:30am on Sunday. From Middleton Junction, leave about 35 minutes before the start.

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