Gym near Heap Bridge
Lycan Strength is south-west of Heap Bridge in Irlam, 21 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.
Getting here from Heap Bridge
- From Heap Bridge
- 13.1 miles in a straight line, 16.1 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 21 minutes in light traffic, allow around 34 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-west of Heap Bridge
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Heap Bridge is in
- Rochdale, West Heywood ward, postcode area BL9
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Heap Bridge is number 6 of 9 Rochdale areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Rhodes and Alkrington. It shares the BL9 postcode area with Blackford Bridge, Unsworth, Hollins, Bury, Redvales and 10 more. Heading south-west towards Irlam, the straight line from Heap Bridge passes Hollins, Bury, Unsworth, Blackford Bridge, Whitefield.
Why train here from Heap Bridge
The question for anyone in Heap Bridge 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.
- Try it before you commitA free week from Heap 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.
- Official HYROX affiliated gymMembers race HYROX in doubles and relays, and train on a full-length turf sled track.
- 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 Heap 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 Rochdale varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Heap Bridge
| Class | Leave Heap 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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How far is Lycan Strength from Heap Bridge?
13.1 miles in a straight line and 16.1 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 21 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Heap Bridge?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 21 minutes from Heap 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.
Start from Heap Bridge 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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