The Fallowfield Loop is a 14km long off-road path used by pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders running from Chorlton-cum-Hardy in the west through Fallowfield and Levenshulme to Gorton and Fairfield in the east of Manchester. Its name comes from the railway line which used to run along its length. These days it is tarmacked to provide an off-road route that runs from Chorlton in the west to Fairfield in the east. It is thought to be the longest urban cycleway in the country, runs past several parks and open spaces, and is linked to many other cycle and public transport routes.
Manchester City Council want to improve on what is already there, and create a safe, convenient, efficient, and accessible cycling and walking network that will help to encourage greater and more widespread sustainable travel use.
The aims of this scheme are:
- Make the route safer and reduce anti-social behaviour
- Reduce/clear overgrown vegetation
- Having a route that is more open and better connected to surrounding neighbourhoods
- Strengthen the habitat and landscape to create a more open and less intimidating environment for users
- Upgrading access points to make entry and exit points clearer
- Transforming and enhancing open areas to provide more inviting places for people to relax, play, and include seating areas along the route
- Street lighting to allow users to travel throughout the year, particularly in the winter months
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To help ensure that the improvements that are designed are suitable for everyone, your ideas and feedback are needed.
Manchester City Council want to know your thoughts and opinions on how they can improve this much loved route for pedestrians and people on bikes of all ages and abilities
The consultation closes on: 21 August 2020
If you’d like to ask a question or comment on any aspect of this scheme, email: [email protected]
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