Gym near Orrell
Lycan Strength is south-east of Orrell in Irlam, 24 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.
Getting here from Orrell
- From Orrell
- 13.3 miles in a straight line, 18.8 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 24 minutes in light traffic, allow around 38 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-east of Orrell
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Orrell is in
- Wigan, Orrell ward, postcode area WN5
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Orrell is number 69 of 74 Wigan areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Marsland Green and Blackmoor. It shares the WN5 postcode area with Spring Bank, Newtown, Wigan, Billinge, Lamberhead Green and 9 more. Heading south-east towards Irlam, the straight line from Orrell passes Goose Green, Marus Bridge, Hawkley, Bamfurlong.
Why train here from Orrell
Most gyms near Orrell 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.
- Official HYROX affiliated gymMembers race HYROX in doubles and relays, and train on a full-length turf sled track.
- 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 Orrell: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Orrell by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 24 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 38 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 Wigan varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Orrell
| Class | Leave Orrell 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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Orrell questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Orrell?
13.3 miles in a straight line and 18.8 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 24 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Orrell?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 24 minutes from Orrell, 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 Orrell 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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