Why this route?
Takes Ivygreen Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
11 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 12 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- School RoadBusy road61 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Link between Trans-Pennine Trail and Bridgewater Way2.1 km
- Hawthorn RoadQuiet streets1.5 km
- Ivygreen RoadQuiet streets394 m
- Brookburn RoadQuiet streets185 m
- Beech RoadQuiet streets568 m
- Barlow Moor RoadCycleway · Chorlton Cycleway229 m
- Zetland RoadQuiet streets277 m
- Corkland RoadQuiet streets48 m
- Chatfield RoadCycleway66 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Sale to Chorlton?
About 22 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5.4 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 Sale to Chorlton?
SuperSafe™ goes via cycleway, Hawthorn Road and Beech Road, using Link between Trans-Pennine Trail and Bridgewater Way and Chorlton Cycleway. 87% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Sale to Chorlton hilly?
Not really. It climbs 11 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 Sale.
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.