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Lycan Strength is south-west of Blackford Bridge in Irlam, 21 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 Blackford Bridge

From Blackford Bridge: 11.1 miles in a straight line, 13.3 miles by road
Drive time: About 21 minutes in light traffic, allow around 34 at rush hour
Direction: The gym is south-west of Blackford Bridge
By train: Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
Blackford Bridge is in: Bury, Unsworth ward, postcode area BL9
Gym address: Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL

Directions from Blackford Bridge

Blackford Bridge and the gym to scale, with neighbouring areas. Straight-line distance 11.1 miles.

Blackford Bridge is number 14 of 35 Bury areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Prestwich and Outwood. It shares the BL9 postcode area with Unsworth, Hollins, Bury, Redvales, Warth Fold and 10 more. Heading south-west towards Irlam, the straight line from Blackford Bridge passes Chapel Field, Outwood Gate, Park Lane, Kilcoby.

Why train here from Blackford Bridge

Most gyms near Blackford Bridge 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.

Try it before you commitA free week from Blackford Bridge: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
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.
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.
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 Blackford Bridge by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 21 minute estimate is realistic.
For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 34 minutes and leave by 5:15pm.
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 Bury varies, so allow a little extra the first time.

Your week from Blackford Bridge

Class times and when to leave Blackford Bridge
Class		Leave Blackford Bridge by
Mon 6am	Full Body	5:25am
Mon 6pm	Full Body	5:15pm
Mon 7pm	Engine	6:15pm
Tue 6pm	Upper	5:15pm
Tue 7pm	Upper	6:15pm
Wed 6am	Upper	5:25am
Wed 6pm	Engine	5:15pm
Wed 7pm	Upper	6:15pm
Thu 6am	Lower	5:25am
Thu 6pm	Lower	5:15pm
Thu 7pm	Lower	6:15pm
Fri 6am	Engine	5:25am
Fri 6:30pm	Lycan Shred	5:45pm
Sun 9:30am	Mobility	8:55am

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Blackford Bridge questions

How far is Lycan Strength from Blackford Bridge?

11.1 miles in a straight line and 13.3 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 21 minutes outside rush hour.

Is there a HYROX gym near Blackford Bridge?

Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 21 minutes from Blackford Bridge, 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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