Run routes

Below are some of the run routes we use on our regular sessions, along with a map and route specific risk assessment where appropriate (a general risk assessment covering all routes can be found here). The track session is held at Timperley Athletics Track.

From Trafford MV RUFC (Metrovicks)

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10K
(plus 7K version)
TrailBanky Meadow and Trafford Trails race route10K 7K The section after Banky Meadow can get very muddy after prolonged rain
10KTrail/RoadChurch Rd, Banky Meadow, Kickety Brook, MerseyMapThe section after Banky Meadow can get very muddy after prolonged rain
10K
(plus 7K version)
Trail/RoadMersey, Kickety Brook, Stretford Meadows, Bradley Lane, Mersey10K
7k
Generic RA applies plus additional care needed on Bradley Lane – short quiet cul de sac but not traffic free and no pavement so run on right
10KTrail/RoadMersey, Kickety Brook, Chorlton Brook, Jackson’s Boat, stepping stones, Sale WP, Dane Road MapGeneric RA applies
10K
(plus 7K version)
RoadDane, Northenden. Ashton, Firs, Glebelands10K
7K
Generic RA applies
10K
(plus 7K version)
RoadGlebelands, Firs, Manor, Woodhouse, Eastway, Walton, Hope, Broad, Dane10K
7K
Generic RA applies plus car to be taken crossing Harboro Road as there is no island or crossing
10KRoadManor, Firsway, Avenue, Firs, GlebelandsMapGeneric RA applies plus care to be taken crossing Carrington Lane at junction with Buck Lane
5KRoadGlebelands, Buckfast, Harboro, Moss Lane, Ashton Lane, Park Road, Southern RoadMapGeneric RA applies
5KRoad/trailGrosvenor, Carrington, Hawthorn, Banky, MerseyMapGeneric RA applies plus care needed climbing stairs over Carrington Spur
5KTrailMersey and Banky Meadow loopMapGeneric RA applies plus the section after Banky Meadow can get very muddy after prolonged rain
5KRoadGlebelands, Dane, canal, Sale Waterside, Sibson, Oaklands, Ashton, GrosvenorMapGeneric RA applies plus the route includes crossing a number of busy junctions and roads but all have pedestrian crossings and/or traffic islands which should be used
5KRoadGlebelands, Buck, Harboro, Washway, Barker’s, Ashton, ParkMapGeneric RA applies plus care should be taken crossing Ashton Lane – use the traffic island near Park Road.
5KRoad/TrailMersey, Urmston lollipop MapGeneric RA applies

From Sale Water Park Boathouse car park

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10KTrailSale Water Park to Kickety BrookMapRA
10K
(plus 7K version)
TrailSale Water Park, Mersey and Chorlton Water Park 10K
7K
RA
6KTrailSale Water Park, Mersey, Jackson’s BoatMap

From The Bridge Inn

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10KRoadThe Bridge – Ashton upon Mersey – Walton RoadMapRA
5.4KTrailThe Bridge to Sale Water ParkMapRA
5KRoad/trailCanal, Stretford Meadows, Kickety Brook, Bradley Lane, Dane RoadMapGeneric RA applies plus additional care needed on Bradley Lane – short quiet cul de sac but not traffic free and no pavement so run on right

From Warrener Street car park

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10K
(plus 7K version)
Road/trailFairy Lane, Kenworthy Woods, Chorlton Water Park, Mersey, Jackson’s Boat10K
7k
Generic RA applies
10KRoad/trailWorthington Park, Dane Road, Canal, Chorlton Brook, Claude Road, Jackson’s Boat, SWP, bridge, Dane Road, Broad Lane, TempleMapGeneric RA applies
10KRoadDerbyshire, Dalebrook, Brooklands, Cranleigh, Wythenshawe, Sale Road, Old HallMapGeneric RA applies plus ­the roundabout at Norris Road/Derbyshire Road South is very busy and should only be crossed at the island located on the right of the roundabout (so runners will need to cross to the other side of Derbyshire Road South  at some point after joining it)
5kRoadWarrener Street Dane Road LoopMapRA
5kRoadWarrener Street Norris Road LoopMapRA
5kRoadWarrener Street Norris Road Brookside LoopMapRA
5kRoadNorthenden, Derbyshire, Norris, Craddock, Dalebrook, ConwayMapGeneric RA applies plus ­the roundabout at Norris Road/Derbyshire Road South is very busy with no relevant crossings so runners should have crossed Derbyshire Road South before reaching the roundabout.
5KRoadNorthenden, Wardle, Marsland, Derbyshire, NorrisMapGeneric RA applies plus ­the roundabout at Norris Road/Derbyshire Road South is very busy with no relevant crossings so runners should have crossed Derbyshire Road South before reaching the roundabout.

From Timperley village car park

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10K
(Plus 7K version)
RoadTimperley to Hale Barns circular10K
7K
RA
10KRoadTimperley circular via Manor Avenue, Harboro Road, Brooklands Road and Stockport RoadMap
10KRoadAltrincham town centre, Hale village, DelahaysMapGeneric RA applies
10KRoad/trailPark Road, canal, Seamons, Gorsey, Stockport RoadMapStandard RA applies plus care needed at top end of Gorsey Lane (no pavement but there is space to side of road and road is quiet)
10K (plus 7.6K version)RoadThree villages 10K (Alty, Hale, Timperley)10K
7.6K
Standard RA applies
10KRoadChestnut Festive 5KMapGeneric RA applies

From Trans-Pennine Trail car park

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10K
(Plus 7K version)
Road/trailTPT, Dunham Massey, Oldfield Brow10K
7K
RA
10KRoad/trailCanal, Dunham village, Dunham Massey, Bollin Way, TPTMapGeneric RA applies
10KRoad/trailHighgate, golf course, Dunham, Swan, canalMapGeneric RA applies plus Canal can be muddy after rain; the canal bridge over Woodhouse Lane has a narrow path with no barrier

From Jacksons Boat car park

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10KTrailSale Water Park and Chorlton Water ParkMapRA

From Firsway car park

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10KRoad/trailWoodhouse Lane, Trans-Pennine Trail, Ashton village loopMapRA
10KRoadWoodhouse Lane, Walton Road, Hope Road, Clarendon, Dane Road, Ashton villageMapGeneric RA applies
10KRoadBrooklands and Dane Road loop MapRA
5.5KRoad/trailTrans-Pennine trail loopMap
5KRoadWoodhouse Lane, Meadway, Moss Lane, Harboro, Manor Road loopMapGeneric RA applies
5KRoadThe Avenue, Moss Lane, Ashton upon Mersey village, Manor Road loopMapRA
5KRoadFirsway, Clough, Meadway, AvenueMapGeneric RA applies

From Oaklands Drive car park

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
7.8KTrailChristmas Lights runMapGeneric RA applies

From Brooklands Sports Club

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
10KRoad/trailMoor Nook Park, Northenden Road, Fairy Lane, Kenworthy Woods, Mersey south bank, Rifle Road, Sale MoorMapRA
10KRoadFramingham Road, Woodhouse Lane, Heyes Lane, Park Road, Stockport Road, Wood Lane, Thorley Lane, Shaftesbury Avenue and Brooklands Road – MapRA
10KRoadWalton Road, Moss Lane, Wellington Road, Wood Lane, Thorley Lane, Shaftesbury Ave, Brooklands Rd MapRA
10KRoadFramingham, Sylvan, Walton, Wardle, Winstanley, Dane, Sale MoorMapGeneric RA applies
5KRoadMars Bar PlusMapRA
5KRoadAshton-upon-Mersey via Harboro Road, Ashton Lane and Moss Lane – MapRA
5KRoadWardle, Winstanley, Dane Road, Temple, Northenden Road, Derbyshire Road loop MapRA
5KRoad/trailCanal, Dane Rd, Winstanley, WardleMapGeneric RA applies
5KRoadFramingham, Sylvan, Park Road, Friesland, Walton RdMapGeneric RA applies

From the Moss Trooper

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific risk assessment
10KRoadMoss Trooper loop via DelahaysMapGeneric RA applies
10K (plus 7K version)RoadPark Road, Stockport Road, Alty town centre10K
7K
Generic RA applies

Other runs

DistanceTypeRouteMapAny route specific
risk assessment
19KRoad/TrailMacclesfield Forest/ShutlingsloeMapRA
12KRoad/trailAround the airport RA
10KRoad/trailStyal Country Park MapRA
9. 4KRoad/trailThe Honey Bee pub and around the runway MapGeneric RA applies