Gym near Whelley
Lycan Strength is south-east of Whelley in Irlam, 30 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.
Getting here from Whelley
- From Whelley
- 11.5 miles in a straight line, 20 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 30 minutes in light traffic, allow around 48 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-east of Whelley
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Whelley is in
- Wigan, Aspull, New Springs & Whelley ward, postcode area WN1
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Whelley is number 45 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 Scholes, Longshoot, Wigan, Swinley and 2 more. Heading south-east towards Irlam, the straight line from Whelley passes Hindley, Leigh, Pennington, Glazebury.
Why train here from Whelley
The question for anyone in Whelley 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.
- 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.
- Try it before you commitA free week from Whelley: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
- A coach in every sessionYou are never left guessing: movements are taught, scaled and progressed by the coach running the class.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Whelley 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 Whelley
| Class | Leave Whelley 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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Whelley questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Whelley?
11.5 miles in a straight line and 20 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 30 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Whelley?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 30 minutes from Whelley, 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 Whelley with 7 free days
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- Unlimited class access
- Full gym facilities
- Complimentary fitness assessment
- No credit card required
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