Why this route?
Avoids Cheetham Hill Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Cheetham Hill Road
Busier roads or shared pathsAvoids dangerous junction Cheetham Hill Road onto Knightswood Road
Avoids dangerous junction Liverpool Road onto Barton Street
ELEVATION
16 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 9 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Knightswood RoadQuiet streets222 m
- Manswood DriveQuiet streets327 m
- Cardinal StreetQuiet streets198 m
- Smedley LaneQuiet streets42 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets387 m
- Unnamed pathQuiet streets133 m
- Cheetham Hill RoadBusy road377 m
- North StreetQuiet streets1.2 km
- Dantzic StreetSome traffic263 m
- Miller StreetQuiet streets112 m
- Corporation StreetShared path573 m
- Market StreetQuiet streets176 m
- DeansgateQuiet streets615 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets317 m
- Liverpool RoadSome traffic81 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Cheetham Hill to Castlefield?
About 20 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5 km. The most direct route is 4.4 km and takes about 18 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Cheetham Hill to Castlefield?
SuperSafe™ goes via North Street, Corporation Street and Deansgate. 69% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Cheetham Hill to Castlefield hilly?
Not really. It climbs 16 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 Cheetham Hill.
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.