Gym near Walshaw
Walshaw is 18.7 miles from Lycan Strength by road, about 28 minutes' drive. Here is what the trip gets you, and when it is quickest to make.
Getting here from Walshaw
- From Walshaw
- 12.5 miles in a straight line, 18.7 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 28 minutes in light traffic, allow around 45 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south of Walshaw
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Walshaw is in
- Bury, Tottington ward, postcode area BL8
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Walshaw is number 26 of 35 Bury areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Prestwich and Outwood. It shares the BL8 postcode area with Elton, Woolfold, Tottington, Brandlesholme. Heading south towards Irlam, the straight line from Walshaw passes Little Lever, Prestolee, Stoneclough, Kearsley.
Why train here from Walshaw
Choosing a gym from Walshaw 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.
- 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.
- Coached, not just equippedEvery class has a coach on the floor who scales each movement to you, from your first session onwards.
- Engine on the timetableThree Engine sessions a week build your fitness, and the 6am one is 28 minutes from Walshaw on quiet roads.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Walshaw by about 5:20am. The roads are quiet, so the 28 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 45 minutes and leave by 5:05pm.
- For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 8:50am 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 Walshaw
| Class | Leave Walshaw by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:20am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:05pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:05pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:05pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:05pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:20am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:05pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:05pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:20am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:05pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:05pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:20am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:35pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 8:50am |
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Walshaw questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Walshaw?
12.5 miles in a straight line and 18.7 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 28 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Walshaw?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 28 minutes from Walshaw, 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 Walshaw?
Weekday classes run at 6am, 6pm and 7pm (Friday's Lycan Shred is 6:30pm), with Mobility at 9:30am on Sunday. From Walshaw, leave about 38 minutes before the start.
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