Why this route?
Avoids Anson Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Anson Road and Booth Street East
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
15 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 14 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Dickenson RoadBusy road97 m
- Laindon RoadQuiet streets131 m
- Upper Kent RoadQuiet streets110 m
- Milverton RoadQuiet streets1.2 km
- Wilmslow RoadSome traffic · Wilmslow Road Cycleway33 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Wilmslow Road Cycleway1.7 km
- Sidney StreetQuiet streets186 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets523 m
- Lockton CloseQuiet streets72 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets333 m
- London RoadQuiet streets388 m
- Ducie StreetQuiet streets104 m
- Dale StreetCycleway243 m
- Port StreetQuiet streets309 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets73 m
- Redhill StreetQuiet streets36 m
- Pickford StreetQuiet streets94 m
- Jersey StreetQuiet streets66 m
- Cotton StreetQuiet streets50 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Rusholme to Ancoats?
About 23 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5.8 km. The most direct route is 5.3 km and takes about 21 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Rusholme to Ancoats?
SuperSafe™ goes via Milverton Road and cycleway, using Wilmslow Road Cycleway. 91% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Rusholme to Ancoats hilly?
Not really. It climbs 15 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 Rusholme.
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.