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Lycan Strength is south-west of Strangeways in Irlam, 20 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.
Getting here from Strangeways
- From Strangeways
- 8.8 miles in a straight line, 11.7 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 20 minutes in light traffic, allow around 32 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-west of Strangeways
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Strangeways is in
- Manchester, Cheetham ward, postcode area M3
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Strangeways is number 22 of 46 Manchester areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Baguley and Northern Moor. It is the only area in M3 on our list. Heading south-west towards Irlam, the straight line from Strangeways passes Ordsall, Weaste, Salford Quays, Wharfside.
Why train here from Strangeways
The question for anyone in Strangeways 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.
- 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.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
- Try it before you commitA free week from Strangeways: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
- A coach in every sessionYou are never left guessing: movements are taught, scaled and progressed by the coach running the class.
- Official HYROX affiliated gymMembers race HYROX in doubles and relays, and train on a full-length turf sled track.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Strangeways by about 5:30am. The roads are quiet, so the 20 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 32 minutes and leave by 5:15pm.
- 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 the city centre varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Strangeways
| Class | Leave Strangeways by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:30am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:15pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:15pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:15pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:15pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:30am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:15pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:15pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:30am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:15pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:15pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:30am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:45pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 9:00am |
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Strangeways questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Strangeways?
8.8 miles in a straight line and 11.7 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 20 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Strangeways?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 20 minutes from Strangeways, 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.
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- Complimentary fitness assessment
- No credit card required
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