Gym near Walkden
From Walkden it is about 15 minutes to Lycan Strength in Irlam: an official HYROX affiliated gym built around coached classes.
Getting here from Walkden
- From Walkden
- 6.7 miles in a straight line, 8 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 15 minutes in light traffic, allow around 24 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south of Walkden
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Walkden is in
- Salford, Walkden North ward, postcode area M28
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Walkden is number 22 of 39 Salford areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Cadishead and Lower Irlam. It shares the M28 postcode area with Boothstown, Worsley, Mosley Common, Ellenbrook and 2 more. Heading south towards Irlam, the straight line from Walkden passes Ellenbrook, Boothstown, Higher Irlam, Irlam.
Why train here from Walkden
Most gyms near Walkden give you a key fob and leave you to it. Lycan Strength is built the other way round: a timetable of coached classes, a community that turns up for each other, and a plan for whatever you are working towards.
- Official HYROX affiliated gymMembers race HYROX in doubles and relays, and train on a full-length turf sled track.
- 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.
- A coach in every sessionYou are never left guessing: movements are taught, scaled and progressed by the coach running the class.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
- Try it before you commitA free week from Walkden: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Walkden by about 5:35am. The roads are quiet, so the 15 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 24 minutes and leave by 5:25pm.
- For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 9:05am gets you in with time to settle in.
Drive times are estimates from road distance. Traffic around Salford varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Walkden
| Class | Leave Walkden by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:35am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:25pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:25pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:25pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:25pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:35am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:25pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:25pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:35am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:25pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:25pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:35am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:55pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 9:05am |
Nearby areas
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Walkden questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Walkden?
6.7 miles in a straight line and 8 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 15 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Walkden?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 15 minutes from Walkden, 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 Walkden 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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