Why this route?
Avoids Liverpool Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Liverpool Road
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
1 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 9 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Liverpool RoadSome traffic100 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Chorlton Cycleway1.2 km
- Chorlton RoadCycleway · Chorlton Cycleway239 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Chorlton Cycleway · Stretford Cycleway2.1 km
- Warwick RoadCycleway920 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets1 km
- Media City FootbridgeShared path · Media City Link447 m
- The QuaysQuiet streets131 m
- The QuaysQuiet streets81 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Castlefield to Salford Quays?
About 25 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 6.3 km. The most direct route is 3.7 km and takes about 15 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Castlefield to Salford Quays?
SuperSafe™ goes via cycleway, using Chorlton Cycleway, Stretford Cycleway and Media City Link. 91% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Castlefield to Salford Quays hilly?
No. It climbs 1 m in total and is flat for almost all of it.
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 Castlefield.
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.