Why this route?
Avoids London Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
23 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 17 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Royce RoadSome traffic138 m
- Jackson CrescentQuiet streets369 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets401 m
- Silvercroft StreetQuiet streets54 m
- Great Jackson StreetQuiet streets61 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets · Chorlton Cycleway1.6 km
- Unnamed pathShared path49 m
- Fennel StreetShared path159 m
- Corporation StreetSome traffic307 m
- Miller StreetQuiet streets113 m
- Unnamed pathShared path310 m
- Sharp StreetQuiet streets137 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets525 m
- Loom StreetQuiet streets94 m
- Cotton StreetQuiet streets73 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Hulme to Ancoats?
About 18 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4.4 km. The most direct route is 3.3 km and takes about 13 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Hulme to Ancoats?
SuperSafe™ goes via cycleway, using Chorlton Cycleway. 77% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Hulme to Ancoats hilly?
Not really. It climbs 23 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 Hulme.
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.