Why this route?
Avoids Withington Road
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Withington Road
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
19 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 15 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Withington RoadSome traffic44 m
- Yarburgh StreetQuiet streets94 m
- Sedgeborough RoadQuiet streets485 m
- Garthorne CloseQuiet streets80 m
- Withington RoadSome traffic · Chorlton Cycleway108 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Chorlton Cycleway · Stretford Cycleway1 km
- CyclewayCycleway · Chorlton Cycleway1.6 km
- Jackson's RowQuiet streets184 m
- Southmill StreetQuiet streets57 m
- Albert SquareShared path233 m
- King StreetSome traffic89 m
- Pall MallShared path31 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Whalley Range to City Centre?
About 16 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 4 km. The most direct route is 4 km and takes about 16 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Whalley Range to City Centre?
SuperSafe™ goes via Sedgeborough Road and cycleway, using Chorlton Cycleway and Stretford Cycleway. 88% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Whalley Range to City Centre hilly?
Not really. It climbs 19 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 Whalley Range.
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.