Archive for the ‘Geography’ Category
New “Points of Interest” map
Posted in Accessibility, Art, Geography, History on September 12, 2018|
Members of the Friends have just produced a new and updated “Points of Interest” map! The map has multiple layers which can be turned on or off by the user, showing the route of the Loop and points of interest on or accessible from it. Current map layers are:
- Access points
- Wildlife and natural features
- Public resources and amenities
- Landmarks
- Historical interest
- The railway 1891-1981
The Friends would like to continue to refine and update this over time so if you have suggestions for places to include on this map or notice any necessary corrections then please let us know!
New Loop map and guide!
Posted in Accessibility, Geography on January 15, 2017|
The Friends have recently undertaken a major revamp of our map and guide to the Loop. This is now complete, and has gone to the printers for an initial print-run of 10,000 copies.
The map A3 page contains much more detail on how to reach other cycle routes from the Loop (e.g., the Trans-Pennine Trail in both directions, the Ashton and Bridgewater canals, the route to Salford Quays and the different routes to the city centre), as well as showing more parks and green spaces. It also distinguishes which of the entrances are accessible for non-standard bikes.
The guide page is now divided into eight panels (instead of six) and can fit easily into the pocket. The front and back panels explain what the Fallowfield Loop consists of; inside the first fold are panels headed THEN and NOW, with the former giving a brief history of the old railway line, and the latter showing its present transformation into a Greenway and wildlife corridor. The remaining panels deal with volunteering, cycling and walking contacts, use by the disabled and basic rules of the Loop (‘share with care’) respectively.
The PDF versions of the new map and guide are available on our Maps page.
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