Isherwood Road into Birch Road, Carrington - right of way?

[MossCommuter]

Google's plotted a route to somewhere I want to go and it takes me down Isherwood Road and into Birch Road. I followed it on StreetView and find that there is a barrier and "keep out" signs.

I imagine it's because the Manchester United playing fields are on that road.

Does anyone know whether I can ignore the barrier and cycle on the route Google plotted?

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https://goo.gl/maps/4G2kdxiypkk

 

[KEEF]

Looking at the google images I would say NO. It looks to be CCTV monitored as well you could be in some trouble with some blokes in red shirts.

 

[Siclo]

You'll be fine, it's a regular route of mine, they did try to stop access a couple of years ago when they re-surfaced the southern end but caved in after a local outcry, there's room to pass the barrier but if security see you coming they'll usually raise it for you.

EDIT: It's pretty popular https://www.strava.com/segments/14301218

 

[MossCommuter]

You'll be fine, it's a regular route of mine, they did try to stop access a couple of years ago when they re-surfaced the southern end but caved in after a local outcry, there's room to pass the barrier but if security see you coming they'll usually raise it for you.

Thanks!

 

[Siclo]

Additionally Ashton Road is rideable along it's length on semi-slicks but does get very mucky in the wet, Woodcote Road/Ashton Road is an alternative way to get on to Sinderland and I believe there's now a cyclist friendly cafe at the stables. The one to avoid is Brookheys Road as the cattery folk get very excited about it's use.

 

[400bhp]

It's fine to do that and now, towards the Sinderland Road end, it's been resurfaced specifically for bikes.

 

[MossCommuter]

It's fine to do that and now, towards the Sinderland Road end, it's been resurfaced specifically for bikes.

Excellent. I am going to a cremation and the weather might be hot so I might be as well to take the bus so as to remain presentable but, still, that's useful to know for the future.