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Lycan Strength is south-west of Besses o' th' Barn in Irlam, 17 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.

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Getting here from Besses o' th' Barn

From Besses o' th' Barn: 10.0 miles in a straight line, 11.8 miles by road
Drive time: About 17 minutes in light traffic, allow around 27 at rush hour
Direction: The gym is south-west of Besses o' th' Barn
By train: Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
Besses o' th' Barn is in: Bury, Besses ward, postcode area M45
Gym address: Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL

Directions from Besses o' th' Barn

Besses o' th' Barn and the gym to scale, with neighbouring areas. Straight-line distance 10.0 miles.

Besses o' th' Barn is number 10 of 35 Bury areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Prestwich and Outwood. It shares the M45 postcode area with Park Lane, Kirkhams, Whitefield. Heading south-west towards Irlam, the straight line from Besses o' th' Barn passes Clifton Green, Pendlebury, Swinton Park, Swinton.

Why train here from Besses o' th' Barn

Choosing a gym from Besses o' th' Barn comes down to three things: can you get there at the times you train, will someone coach you, and will you want to go back. Here is how Lycan Strength answers each.

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.
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 Besses o' th' Barn: 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 Besses o' th' Barn by about 5:30am. The roads are quiet, so the 17 minute estimate is realistic.
For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 27 minutes and leave by 5:20pm.
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 Bury varies, so allow a little extra the first time.

Your week from Besses o' th' Barn

Class times and when to leave Besses o' th' Barn
Class		Leave Besses o' th' Barn by
Mon 6am	Full Body	5:30am
Mon 6pm	Full Body	5:20pm
Mon 7pm	Engine	6:20pm
Tue 6pm	Upper	5:20pm
Tue 7pm	Upper	6:20pm
Wed 6am	Upper	5:30am
Wed 6pm	Engine	5:20pm
Wed 7pm	Upper	6:20pm
Thu 6am	Lower	5:30am
Thu 6pm	Lower	5:20pm
Thu 7pm	Lower	6:20pm
Fri 6am	Engine	5:30am
Fri 6:30pm	Lycan Shred	5:50pm
Sun 9:30am	Mobility	9:00am

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Besses o' th' Barn questions

How far is Lycan Strength from Besses o' th' Barn?

10.0 miles in a straight line and 11.8 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 17 minutes outside rush hour.

Is there a HYROX gym near Besses o' th' Barn?

Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 17 minutes from Besses o' th' Barn, 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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