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Altrincham to Manchester City Centre - off road along canal - Possile?
| luiji07 | 04 Apr 06:29 |
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Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi everyone - I am new to this site so apologies if this has already been asked Although I have spent hours searching internet for answer I am wanting to cycle from Altrinhcam to Manchester City Centre but not along any main roads and was wondering if anyone has managed this I know I can get on the path along bridgewater canal at side of Halfords in Broad heath but will this path take me all the way to Castlefiled or city centre? I have looked at several websites one in which it said there was fencing put up along the route as they were making some improvements So was wondering if anyone has done this route recently and if so if it is possible and what the conditions are like and how long it takes approx Many thanks in advance |
| fatherdamo | 15 Apr 08:11 |
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Joined: 08 Feb 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi there I used the towpath all summer last year to go the other way to Altrincham. The path has been improved for much of its length, between Brooklands and Stretford it is now very good indeed. From Broadheath to Brooklands is a little bumpy and a lot of puddles develop with surprisingly little rain. I know it was planned to be upgraded but I can't say if it has been done or is in progress. The stretch from Stretford to Castlefield and the centre of town is a little narrow in parts and is often used by walkers. Broadheath to Stretford takes about 20 minutes at full pace on a hybrid bike. I guess the route from Stretford to the centre of town will take a little longer than you expect because it is not a straight route and the need to pass the walkers, say 10-15 minutes. |
| luiji07 | 15 Apr 08:29 |
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Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | Thanks I tried the route and like you said from stretford into castlefiled is so narrow - add on the geese trying to attack me which with one wrong swerve would land me in the canal I decided to pass on that route - it is also quite muddy thanks for your reply :) |
| fatherdamo | 19 Apr 04:31 |
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Joined: 08 Feb 2011 Posts: 2 Bike: | You could try leaving the towpath at Stretford and taking Kings Road, a little sidestep along Northumberland Road and you will pick up the cycle path on Stretford Road. This road is very wide, but only 1 lane of cars in each direction. I wouldn't hesitate to use it regardless of time. At the end of Stretford Road there are various routes into town, pick the one that fits you. If that suits you can vary the route a little by covering the first half of Kings Road by detour through Longford Park. |
| emr | 05 Mar 11:02 |
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Joined: 05 Mar 2015 Posts: 1 Bike: | Thank you so much for this great information. I am new to Altrincham and just wondered whether it were possible to ride to Old Trafford, along the canal. So now I have my answer. Brilliant! |
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