Gym near Wood Side
Wood Side is 16.2 miles from Lycan Strength by road, about 25 minutes' drive. Here is what the trip gets you, and when it is quickest to make.
Getting here from Wood Side
- From Wood Side
- 12.7 miles in a straight line, 16.2 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 25 minutes in light traffic, allow around 40 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-west of Wood Side
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Wood Side is in
- Rochdale, North Middleton ward, postcode area M24
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Wood Side is number 5 of 9 Rochdale areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Rhodes and Alkrington. It shares the M24 postcode area with Rhodes, Alkrington, Langley, Middleton and 2 more. Heading south-west towards Irlam, the straight line from Wood Side passes Higher Blackley, Sedgley Park, Broughton Park, Kersal.
Why train here from Wood Side
The question for anyone in Wood Side 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.
- 7 days freeUnlimited classes, the full gym and a fitness assessment for a week. No credit card.
- Engine on the timetableThree Engine sessions a week build your fitness, and the 6am one is 25 minutes from Wood Side on quiet roads.
- Coached, not just equippedEvery class has a coach on the floor who scales each movement to you, from your first session onwards.
- 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.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Wood Side by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 25 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 40 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 Rochdale varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Wood Side
| Class | Leave Wood Side 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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Wood Side questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Wood Side?
12.7 miles in a straight line and 16.2 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 25 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Wood Side?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 25 minutes from Wood Side, 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 Wood Side?
Weekday classes run at 6am, 6pm and 7pm (Friday's Lycan Shred is 6:30pm), with Mobility at 9:30am on Sunday. From Wood Side, leave about 35 minutes before the start.
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