Gym near Rainhill
Rainhill is 16.9 miles from Lycan Strength by road, about 22 minutes' drive. Here is what the trip gets you, and when it is quickest to make.
Getting here from Rainhill
- From Rainhill
- 13.7 miles in a straight line, 16.9 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 22 minutes in light traffic, allow around 35 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is east of Rainhill
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Rainhill is in
- St Helens, Rainhill ward, postcode area L35
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Rainhill is number 46 of 48 St Helens areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Newton-le-Willows and Wargrave. It is the only area in L35 on our list. Heading east towards Irlam, the straight line from Rainhill passes Clock Face, Abbotsfield, Gemini, Callands.
Why train here from Rainhill
The question for anyone in Rainhill 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.
- 7 days freeUnlimited classes, the full gym and a fitness assessment for a week. No credit card.
- Built for beginnersComplete beginners and people coming back after years off are coached step by step, at their own level.
- Injury support under one roofAn on-site physio for sports injuries and rehab, and 20% off treatment once you are a member.
- Coached, not just equippedEvery class has a coach on the floor who scales each movement to you, from your first session onwards.
- Engine on the timetableThree Engine sessions a week build your fitness, and the 6am one is 22 minutes from Rainhill on quiet roads.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Rainhill by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 22 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 35 minutes and leave by 5:15pm.
- 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 St Helens varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Rainhill
| Class | Leave Rainhill by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:25am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:15pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:15pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:15pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:15pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:25am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:15pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:15pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:25am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:15pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:15pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:25am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:45pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 8:55am |
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Rainhill questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Rainhill?
13.7 miles in a straight line and 16.9 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 22 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Rainhill?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 22 minutes from Rainhill, 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 Rainhill?
Weekday classes run at 6am, 6pm and 7pm (Friday's Lycan Shred is 6:30pm), with Mobility at 9:30am on Sunday. From Rainhill, leave about 32 minutes before the start.
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- Complimentary fitness assessment
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