1. From the canal towpath, exit by Sinderland Brook, through the white chicane, and along the track to the end of Walton Road.

2. Cross the brook, head south along Frieston Road (quiet), past Park Road school.

3. Turn left at the end, on to the Park Road.  CARE: Busy road, no cycle lane.

4. Climb the bridge over the canal, and turn right on to Canal Road.  CARE: Poor potholed surface, narrow lane, speeding cars.

5. Follow Canal Road under the old railway bridge, past the houses and over the level crossing (Metrolink and Northern Rail).

6. Turn right on to Brook Avenue (quiet), and at the end, right again on to Brook Close. CARE: Poor potholed surface.

7. Right on to Wellington Road, over another level crossing (Metrolink and Northern Rail), then first left on to Grosvenor Road (usually quiet).

8. Under the A560 flyover, then at the end, bear left on to A538 Stamford New Road (CARE: busy, no cycle lane), and in to Altrincham.