route 3 - Waterside wheels
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route 3 - Waterside wheels

A cycling route starting in Trafford Park, England, United Kingdom.

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A circular waterside cycle route taking in Salford Quays, Irwell River Park and Bridgewater Way canal towpath. The route starts and finishes at Wharfside tram stop but easily links with route 1 (Figure of 8) in Gorse Hill and Old Trafford. Due to the nature of the terrain, it may be necessary to walk up/down ramps for access to/from the Quays and Canal. 

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Duration
7.8 km
Distance
24 m
Ascent
27 m
Descent
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Avg. speed
32 m
Avg. speed
Caroline Corless
Caroline Corless

created this 1 year ago

Route highlights

Points of interest along the route

  1. Bike service after 0.9 km

    1) Dismount and walk over/under bridges. Take time to have a look around.

  2. Point of interest after 0.9 km

    Throstle Nest Bridge

  3. Highlight 3 along the Bikemap route "route 3 - Waterside wheels"

    Point of interest after 1.8 km

    Bridgewater Way nature trail

  4. Highlight 4 along the Bikemap route "route 3 - Waterside wheels"

    Point of interest after 2 km

    Brindley's Wier

  5. Bike service after 2.5 km

    2A) Opp. middle block on St.Georges Island, exit on right. Turn right, follow signs for Ordsall, cross bridge

  6. Point of interest after 2.5 km

    St.George's island cobbled streets

  7. Bike service after 2.7 km

    2B) dismount and walk bike down wheeling channel, access River Irwell via ramp

  8. Point of interest after 3 km

    Graffiti Palace arts

  9. Point of interest after 4.3 km

    Trafford road bridge

  10. Bike service after 4.8 km

    5) At the exit from Clippers Quay join the cycleway taking a left turn at the first set of lights

  11. Bike service after 5 km

    6) Follow the metrolink line round to the right, turn left following signs for Salford Watersports Centre

  12. Point of interest after 5.4 km

    Mariner's Canal

  13. Point of interest after 5.8 km

    ‘Big Red’ swing rail bridge

  14. Bike service after 6.3 km

    7) Dismount and take care crossing The Quays road

  15. Point of interest after 6.7 km

    ITV Studios 'Coronation St'

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