Why this route?
Takes Green
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
4 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 4 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Unnamed pathShared path85 m
- Church StreetQuiet streets394 m
- Unnamed pathBusy road123 m
- Gilda Brook RoadBusy road199 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets2.7 km
- GreenShared path278 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 Eccles to Salford Quays?
About 16 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4 km. The most direct route is 4.4 km and takes about 17 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Eccles to Salford Quays?
SuperSafe™ goes via Church Street, cycleway and Green. 81% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Eccles to Salford Quays hilly?
No. It climbs 4 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 Eccles.
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.