General Route Directions Medlock Valley Project Working in partnership with local people and lots of The Medlock Valley weaves its way from Pin Mill Brow, Cycle different agencies, the Medlock Valley project aims to Great Street, through to the border provide safe, accessible countryside links that will and out to . provide long-term benefits for both people and Routes wildlife. Explore the sites and find out more... Along its route the Medlock Valley encompasses a number of well known neighbourhoods and landmarks commencing with the Lower Medlock Valley, a leafy Medlock Valley Project 60 , 66 & 86 suburb earmarked for new high quality housing. The Timber Wharf route then follows on to Holt Town where the River 42-50 Street Medlock acts as a tranquil backdrop. to M15 6LD Further east the valley & The Medlock Valley reaches the world-class Telephone: 0161 220 1085 facilities of Sportcity, Email: [email protected] to both the Web: www.medlockvalley.org.uk and Manchester City Football Club, following Friends of Clayton Vale on to the open pastures of Philips , one of The Friends of Clayton Vale were formed in January the oldest Municipal Parks 2003 and since then have worked tirelessly to improve in the world. The far side the area running events, carrying out maintenance and of the valley includes Clayton clean up work. Vale, a nature reserve covering over 100 acres. For further information on cycling in Manchester contact: Highway Services Salisbury House If you would like to volunteer your time to help with Granby Row their work or would like to join the group, then come Manchester along to a meeting and become a part of a very M1 7DL enjoyable and worthwhile cause. Meetings are Telephone: 0161 455 2232 bi-monthly from January on the second Tuesday of the Email: [email protected] month commencing 10am at the Clayton Vale Centre. Web: www.manchester.gov.uk Telephone: 0161 223 8278 Email: [email protected] For cycling information and news in Web: www.friendsofclaytonvale.org.uk www.cyclegm.org al Can le hda Roc

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33 Philips Park transformed into a vibrant green space, with £1m of Places of Interest Opened in 1856, Philips Park is one of the oldest Municipal recent investment to improve access and encourage Along the Route Parks in the world, stretching over 31 acres. With its tulip positive use. valley, children’s play areas, lake, peace garden, orchard In 2006, Clayton Vale was designated as a Local Nature 11 Eco Park (Opening Soon!) and allotments; it has been a haven for residents for over Reserve as recognition of its importance to both people This contemporary space will become a haven for wildlife 150 years. www.philipspark.org.uk and wildlife, It now attracts a large number of visitors and residents alike. With a boating lake, reed beds and its 0161 223 8278 who enjoy walking, fishing, cycling and wildlife-spotting as well as attending a wide variety of public events. own beach, the park will offer the potential for tranquil 44 The National Cycling Centre respite from the city. www.newislington.co.uk Is Britain's primary indoor cycle track and widely regarded 6 Ashton Canal 22 Sportcity and Manchester City FC as one of the World's finest and fastest board tracks. The The Ashton Canal has recently been transformed into a Home to Manchester City Football Club, world-class centre is home to the Great Britain Cycling Team and is clean and safe route from the City centre through to facilities at Sportcity include the , also open to everyone to ride regardless of their level of Sportcity and up to Openshaw. The revived tow path Regional Tennis Centre, indoor and outdoor running track ability. www.manchestervelodrome.com offers a great place to walk, jog or cycle and its many and a state-of-the-art fitness suite. All of these facilities 0161 223 2244 miles of clear access provides a fantastic opportunity for can be used by the public, as well as some of the fishing. www.britishwaterways.co.uk/north-west 55 Clayton Vale 01942 405 700 country’s top athletes! www.sportcity-manchester.com © Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved 0161 227 3151 Over the last 20 years, this former landfill site has been Manchester City Council Licence No. 10019568.2009