Prestwich — Manchester

Preman one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

38m

Descent

93m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Prestwich and Manchester.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Prestwich and Manchester.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 9

Surveys

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Maybe present Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Not present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Standard mobility scooter (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Standard mobility scooter (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

100.0% of the route is on roads (1)

100.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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1Y April 2023 by DaveHilton
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Geography information system (GIS) data

Total length

Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Prestwich
Grid Ref SD8138004123
Lat / Lon 53.53344° / -2.28239°
Easting / Northing 381,380E / 404,123N
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Manchester
Grid Ref SJ8392897961
Lat / Lon 53.47814° / -2.24363°
Easting / Northing 383,928E / 397,961N
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Preman One's land is

Green urban 1.3%
Urban 98.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Scott

23 Jun 2023 (edited 22 Jun 2023) Summer
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I did enjoy the slow ways. The route was very direct and got me from A to B. The route was very uphill I found so was exhausting by the end!
The path is accessible but is on a rather busy road the whole way, however there are traffic light crossing the whole way along.
I would recommend this route and is a good alternative to driving.

DaveHilton

17 Apr 2023 Spring
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Walked this route from Prestwich to Manchester. The route start and end points are very accessible by public transport and the route is incredibly direct and easy to follow. Most of the route from Prestwich is either flat or a descent and this, combined with the vast array of amenities and things to do in Manchester, means I’d certainly recommend walking from Prestwich to Manchester rather than the other way around.

The route ticks almost every box a Slow Way should have. It’s off road, direct, easy to navigate, very accessible by public transport, uses established roads and has plenty of places to eat and sleep. I walked it with a pram and although there are a couple of places with slightly raised kerbs, it was tremendously easy to negotiate overall. However, this is not a scenic or particularly interesting route as it’s largely just a straight walk down a busy arterial road, and the area around Strangeways prison in particular is not pretty. There are some nice places just off or not far from the route, including St Mary’s Flower Park in Prestwich and Heaton Park.

Therefore, this route serves well as part of a longer route rather than an enjoyable walk in and of itself, although I can’t give it less than five stars just for being a bit unsightly I feel.

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