Why this route?
Avoids Barrington Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Barrington Road and Manchester Road
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
14 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 9 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Unnamed pathQuiet streets106 m
- Market StreetQuiet streets230 m
- Regent RoadQuiet streets528 m
- Wainwright RoadQuiet streets427 m
- Gorsey LaneQuiet streets37 m
- Oldfield RoadSome traffic166 m
- Seamons RoadSome traffic556 m
- CyclewayCycleway5.5 km
- School RoadBusy road71 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Altrincham to Sale?
About 30 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 7.6 km. The most direct route is 5.7 km and takes about 23 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Altrincham to Sale?
SuperSafe™ goes via Regent Road, Seamons Road and cycleway. 86% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Altrincham to Sale hilly?
Not really. It climbs 14 m in total, with no steep stretches.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?
Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Altrincham.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Manchester map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Manchester map, which picks up new cycleways, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.