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North West England

Greater Manchester

Fallowfield Loop – Gorton Lower Reservoir loop from Salford Crescent

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Fallowfield Loop – Gorton Lower Reservoir loop from Salford Crescent

Moderate

4.2

(24)

136

riders

Fallowfield Loop – Gorton Lower Reservoir loop from Salford Crescent

02:21

38.6km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.19 km for 57 m

After 20.3 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.57 km

View of Old Trafford from Bridgewater Canal Towpath

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Old Trafford

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2

5.56 km

Bridgewater Canal and Stretford Marina

Highlight • River

Built and first used in the 18th century, the Bridgwater Canal connects Manchester to Runcorn and Leigh.

With a peaceful towpath, it's the perfect companion for a bike ride with a mixture of nature and culture.

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3

14.9 km

Fallowfield Loop

Highlight • Cycleway

Great off road route

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4

18.0 km

Highfield Country Park Woodland Trails

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Wild and rugged: welcome to Highfield Country Park. The 70-acres of park land are mostly not manicured, allowing wild grasses and trees to hug the small paths through the woodland. …

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5

20.7 km

Gorton Lower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Gorton Lower Reservoir was built in the early 1800s to provide water for the surrounding area. It was a supply reservoir until 1963 when it was decommissioned and became a …

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6

29.8 km

Ancoats Marina

Highlight • Structure

I love this corner of Manchester

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7

30.6 km

Jutland Street and Canal Crane, Manchester

Highlight • Structure

Tucked behind Piccadilly train station Jutland street formerly Stony Brow is the steepest street in the city of Manchester.

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8

35.2 km

Throstle Nest Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cross the bridge over the canal

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B

38.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

4.15 km

3.65 km

1.62 km

1.21 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

3.08 km

2.33 km

2.08 km

1.52 km

460 m

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Monday 22 June

30°C

16°C

23 %

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