Gym near Scholes
Scholes is 19.8 miles from Lycan Strength by road, about 30 minutes' drive. Here is what the trip gets you, and when it is quickest to make.
Getting here from Scholes
- From Scholes
- 11.3 miles in a straight line, 19.8 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 30 minutes in light traffic, allow around 48 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-east of Scholes
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Scholes is in
- Wigan, Ince ward, postcode area WN1
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Scholes is number 40 of 74 Wigan areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Marsland Green and Blackmoor. It shares the WN1 postcode area with Whelley, Longshoot, Wigan, Swinley and 2 more. Heading south-east towards Irlam, the straight line from Scholes passes Low Green, Hindley, Leigh, Pennington.
Why train here from Scholes
The question for anyone in Scholes 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.
- Engine on the timetableThree Engine sessions a week build your fitness, and the 6am one is 30 minutes from Scholes on quiet roads.
- Built for beginnersComplete beginners and people coming back after years off are coached step by step, at their own level.
- 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 Scholes by about 5:20am. The roads are quiet, so the 30 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 48 minutes and leave by 5:00pm.
- For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 8:50am 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 Scholes
| Class | Leave Scholes by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:20am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:00pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:00pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:00pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:00pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:20am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:00pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:00pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:20am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:00pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:00pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:20am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:30pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 8:50am |
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Scholes questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Scholes?
11.3 miles in a straight line and 19.8 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 30 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Scholes?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 30 minutes from Scholes, 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 Scholes?
Weekday classes run at 6am, 6pm and 7pm (Friday's Lycan Shred is 6:30pm), with Mobility at 9:30am on Sunday. From Scholes, leave about 40 minutes before the start.
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