Why this route?
Avoids Booth Street East
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Booth Street East
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
18 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 18 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Wilmslow RoadCycleway · Wilmslow Road Cycleway962 m
- CyclewayQuiet streets · Wilmslow Road Cycleway79 m
- Wilmslow RoadCycleway · Wilmslow Road Cycleway59 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Fallowfield Loop · Wilmslow Road Cycleway452 m
- Wilmslow RoadCycleway · Wilmslow Road Cycleway1.6 km
- 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 StreetCycleway164 m
- China LaneQuiet streets85 m
- Hilton StreetQuiet streets312 m
- Oldham StreetSome traffic97 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Withington to Northern Quarter?
About 28 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 7.1 km. The most direct route is 6.8 km and takes about 27 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Withington to Northern Quarter?
SuperSafe™ goes via Wilmslow Road and cycleway, using Wilmslow Road Cycleway and Fallowfield Loop. 83% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Withington to Northern Quarter hilly?
Not really. It climbs 18 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 Withington.
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.