Why this route?
Avoids King Street
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
26 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 26 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Humphrey RoadQuiet streets206 m
- Carver StreetQuiet streets141 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Stretford Cycleway · Chorlton Cycleway1.6 km
- CyclewayQuiet streets · Chorlton Cycleway2.4 km
- Unnamed pathShared path49 m
- Fennel StreetSome traffic416 m
- Nicholas CroftCycleway205 m
- Church StreetBusy road231 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Old Trafford to Northern Quarter?
About 21 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5.3 km. The most direct route is 4.7 km and takes about 19 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Old Trafford to Northern Quarter?
SuperSafe™ goes via cycleway and Fennel Street, using Stretford Cycleway and Chorlton Cycleway. 82% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Old Trafford to Northern Quarter hilly?
Not really. It climbs 26 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 Old Trafford.
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.