Heaton Park

Car Parking

Hall Car Park

The nearest car park to the start area is accessed from St Margaret's Road, however this will likely be very busy.

Postcode for sat-navs: M25 2SW

Lake Car Park

There is a larger, quieter car park off Sheepfoot Lane that is slightly further away from the start area.

Postcode for sat-navs: M25 0DL

• Car parking charges

Public Transport

Tram

Heaton Park tram stop is on the west side of the park, about a 10-minute walk from the start area. It is in Metrolink zone 3 on the Bury line.

From the tram stop, cross the main road and enter the park. Head straight down the path to the end, then turn left at the junction. The start area is at the top of the hill near Heaton Hall and the Stables Café.

• Heaton Park live tram times

Bus

The 135 and 59 buses serve Heaton Park from Manchester city centre.

The 135 is a frequent service which stops near the tram stop on the Bury Old Road side of the park. Directions from the stop are the same as for the tram above.

The 59 bus stops on Middleton Road side of the park. Head into the park and follow the road with the heritage tram tracks alongside it. When you get to the first junction, turn right and head up the hill - the start area is at the top!

• 135 bus times to Manchester
• 59 bus times to Manchester

Facilities

There is a toilet block near to the race start area, just past the Stables Café. Please do not use the toilets in the Stables Café.