From Monton to the Monastery

From Monton we use quiet roads and cycle lanes to Media City and on to Chorlton where we pick up the Fallowfield Loop to Gorton and our cafe stop at the beautiful Manchester Monastery.
After the lunch stop another traffic free trail takes us to the Ashton Canal which we follow into the city centre. Cycling along the canal network through Castlefield Basin, we pick up the Bridgewater Canal back to our starting point

The route is a combination of traffic free trails, canal paths, roads and cycle paths. There are some short sections of cobbles by the canal but we'll just take extra care and can get off and push if needed

We'll have a stop for a brew/lunch at the Monastery which will be about half way through the ride.

You must wear a helmet on this ride and bring spare inner tubes, pump and bike lock if you have one Bring drinks and extra snacks and money for refreshments at the cafe stop