SalfordManchester

Salman one
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Verified by 60.00% of reviewers

By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

4km/2mi

Ascent

25m

Descent

23m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Salford and Manchester.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Salford and Manchester.

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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4) No (1)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 10

Surveys

What is this route like?

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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)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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.

The narrowest part of the path is 150.0cm (1)

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: 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.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

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.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

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 July 2023 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Salford
Grid Ref SJ8184098778
Lat / Lon 53.48542° / -2.27514°
Easting / Northing 381,840E / 398,778N
What3Words storms.bridge.jumpy
Manchester
Grid Ref SJ8392897961
Lat / Lon 53.47814° / -2.24363°
Easting / Northing 383,928E / 397,961N
What3Words camp.encounter.clocks

Salman One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Mary Oz

01 Jul 2023 Summer

The main road from Salford Crescent station to Salford Central Station was fairly busy with noise and fumes from traffic, but at least it was well controlled with several crossings and it was spacious. I passed Salford University, the former Fire Station, the former hospital, Salford Cathedral (shrouded in scaffolding) and several other grand old buildings.
There is slight inaccuracy in the plotting just south of Salford Crescent Station, and after crossing the river.
The route then detoured to pass some of Manchester’s landmarks, including the location of the old Granada Studios, the Museum of Science and Industry, Castlefield Roman remains, Manchester Central Convention Complex (formerly GMex), Bridgewater Hall, and the Midland Hotel, before reaching the St Peter’s Square endpoint.


Scott

21 Jun 2023 (edited 19 Jun 2023) Summer

This route is an easy and quick way into town from Salford. The route is accessible to all and would be safe to do alone.
I would recommend this route however I would opt for a more scenic path.
There are shops and a nice little coffee shop on the way which is a bonus.


Slow Ways Darren

17 May 2022 Spring

This is my second review if this route, as in the sunshine and in the reverse direction one year later it took on a new dimension.

Without the rain the main roads were less of a nuisance as there was no spray from the cars and buses.

Also, thanks to the local knowledge of the group I walked with I realised it went past the site of the Haçienda night club.

Yes it it unrelentingly urban but it also crosses the river and canals and provides a great insight into Manchester and its regeneration.


Slow Ways Darren

26 May 2021 Spring

This is difficult Slow Way to promote as the majority of it runs alongside a very busy road. It's even worse in the rain, although it's not muddy, there's a real risk of getting sprayed from puddles by speeding cars. It's a real challenge of how we can make our cities less hostile for humans.


RobBushby

25 May 2021 Spring

Salman Rush-route
Gathered in Manchester for a ‘Slow Ways staff summit’, the Three Manc-keteers of Dan, Darren and Rob were duty-bound to check out a local route. Top of the list, numerically: ‘Salman one’. Initially, it raises questions. Why is St Peter’s Square the start/end point? (Equidistant from key transport hubs? Town Hall proximity? Tram connections? All valid.) And why the Deansgate dogleg detour? (Still a mystery.) With the 2Ds adopting their natural positions, mobiles in hand, a more direct option was taken towards the River Irwell. Passing under the Grade II listed cast iron bridges of Salford Central station, a left turn onto the A6 reveals just what you’d expect – a long stretch of busy dual carriageway trunk road. Yes, it’s grey; yes, it’s raining. It’s Manchester. But there’s colour, greenery, architecture and heritage along the way too. And a McDonald’s at the end.
To verify or not to verify? Well, as a city centre Slow Way the route is as urban as they come. It’s safe, accurately mapped and has no access issues, but its lack of directness at the Manchester end compromises the methodology just a bit too much (point 4). So it’s a ‘no’ from me.
And the ‘Rush’ reference? That was a return dash back along ‘Salman one’ to catch a train at Piccadilly station.

  • Slow Ways Darren

    Slow Ways Darren

    26 May 2021

    Salman Rush-route - love it. Shame about the weather.

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