Gym near Woolfold
Lycan Strength is south of Woolfold in Irlam, 26 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.
Getting here from Woolfold
- From Woolfold
- 12.8 miles in a straight line, 17.8 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 26 minutes in light traffic, allow around 42 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south of Woolfold
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Woolfold is in
- Bury, Elton ward, postcode area BL8
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Woolfold is number 28 of 35 Bury areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Prestwich and Outwood. It shares the BL8 postcode area with Elton, Walshaw, Tottington, Brandlesholme. Heading south towards Irlam, the straight line from Woolfold passes Black Lane, Ringley, Stoneclough, Roe Green.
Why train here from Woolfold
The question for anyone in Woolfold 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.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
- 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.
- Try it before you commitA free week from Woolfold: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
- 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 Woolfold by about 5:20am. The roads are quiet, so the 26 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 42 minutes and leave by 5:05pm.
- 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 Bury varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Woolfold
| Class | Leave Woolfold by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:20am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:05pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:05pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:05pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:05pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:20am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:05pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:05pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:20am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:05pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:05pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:20am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:35pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 8:50am |
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Woolfold questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Woolfold?
12.8 miles in a straight line and 17.8 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 26 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Woolfold?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 26 minutes from Woolfold, 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 Woolfold 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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