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Gym near Ancoats
Ancoats is 12.6 miles from Lycan Strength by road, about 23 minutes' drive. Here is what the trip gets you, and when it is quickest to make.
Getting here from Ancoats
- From Ancoats
- 9.2 miles in a straight line, 12.6 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 23 minutes in light traffic, allow around 37 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-west of Ancoats
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Ancoats is in
- Manchester, Ancoats & Beswick ward, postcode area M4
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Ancoats is number 24 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 M4 on our list. Heading south-west towards Irlam, the straight line from Ancoats passes Ordsall, Salford Quays, Wharfside, Gorse Hill.
Why train here from Ancoats
The question for anyone in Ancoats 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.
- Engine on the timetableThree Engine sessions a week build your fitness, and the 6am one is 23 minutes from Ancoats on quiet roads.
- Coached, not just equippedEvery class has a coach on the floor who scales each movement to you, from your first session onwards.
- 7 days freeUnlimited classes, the full gym and a fitness assessment for a week. No credit card.
- Built for beginnersComplete beginners and people coming back after years off are coached step by step, at their own level.
- 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 Ancoats by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 23 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 37 minutes and leave by 5:10pm.
- For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 8:55am 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 Ancoats
| Class | Leave Ancoats by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:25am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:10pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:10pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:10pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:10pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:25am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:10pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:10pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:25am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:10pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:10pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:25am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:40pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 8:55am |
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Ancoats questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Ancoats?
9.2 miles in a straight line and 12.6 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 23 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Ancoats?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 23 minutes from Ancoats, 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 Ancoats?
Weekday classes run at 6am, 6pm and 7pm (Friday's Lycan Shred is 6:30pm), with Mobility at 9:30am on Sunday. From Ancoats, leave about 33 minutes before the start.
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