Directions to the Event

The event will be taking place in Salford Quays. Specatators can view the races on the footpath running parallel to Trafford Wharf Road.

(download a pdf of these instructions)

By Tram

Take the Eccles line to Exchange Quay. Walk along Trafford Road towards Old Trafford and cross the river. Turn right and proceed along the river to Sam Platt's Pub. Walk to the far side and you will see the race location in front of you. Tram's run every 12 minutes between 10am - 5pm. For further information regarding trams, go to the Metrolink website.

 

By Car

Sat-Nav

If you are using a Sat-Nav the postcode for the Lowry Outlet Mall (best place to park) is M50 3AH.

From Manchester City Centre

Take Chester Road towards Old Trafford and turn right onto Trafford Road towards Salford Quays. Take the first left and follow the river for 200 metres. Sam Platt's Pub is on the right and the race location is infront of you.

From Salford University

Head towards Salford Shopping Centre.
Bear left onto Albion Way (A5063)
At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Trafford Road (A5063)
Turn right at the traffic lights onto Broadway (A5186)
At the first roundabout, take the first exit
At the second roundabout, take the second exit onto The Quays.

This journey takes about 10 minutes by car (30 minutes by foot)

From the North

From the M60 take junction 12 for the M602. Salford Quays is at the end of the M602.

From the South

From the M60 take junction 7 for the A56. Follow signs to Salford Quays

Parking

We suggest you park in the Lowry Outlet Mall car park located just a short walk from the race venue. Parking is free for up to 4 hours with a receipt from any outlet in the Lowry Outlet Mall. See www.lowryoutletmall.com for more information

 

By Bus

From Manchester

Take bus number 73 to Salford Quays from Shudehill Interchange at the Arndale Centre. Buses run at twenty to the hour.

From Salford

A Stagecoach bus runs from the junction of Churchill Way and Cross Lane to Trafford Road, 5 mins past the hour and every 20 mins thereafter.

 

By Train

From Manchester Piccadilly use the tram service

 

Map

A map of where the race will take place (Click on the image above to view a larger version of the map)