Why this route?
Avoids Littleton Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Littleton Road and Kersal Vale Road
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
29 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 23 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Clifton RoadQuiet streets946 m
- Unnamed pathSome traffic44 m
- CyclewayCycleway1.4 km
- Agecroft RoadBusy road170 m
- Unnamed pathSome traffic466 m
- Langley RoadQuiet streets1.7 km
- Douglas GreenQuiet streets154 m
- Gerald RoadQuiet streets406 m
- Unnamed pathBusy road47 m
- Gerald RoadCycleway587 m
- Lower Broughton RoadQuiet streets708 m
- Sussex StreetQuiet streets261 m
- Great Clowes StreetCycleway · Broughton Cycleway1.4 km
- DeansgateSome traffic247 m
- 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 Prestwich to Northern Quarter?
About 38 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 9.4 km. The most direct route is 8.9 km and takes about 36 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Prestwich to Northern Quarter?
SuperSafe™ goes via cycleway, Langley Road and Great Clowes Street, using Broughton 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 Prestwich to Northern Quarter hilly?
Not really. It climbs 29 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 Prestwich.
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.