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Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 3:09 pm
by bluej
Hi guys and gals,

normally i get the bus up to the ground but I'm coming with two that are driving tomorrow - does anyone know where is best to park (ideally for free) and is within reasonable walking distance of townley / the ground?

Thanks in advance.
bluej

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 3:39 pm
by lets all have a disco
Share the cost, FIVE DABS and park in the school grounds next to The Townley.

Otherwise its Gorton streets for you.

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 4:03 pm
by Nick
paid car parks are nonsense! you get more traffic anyway

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 4:17 pm
by lets all have a disco
Nick wrote:paid car parks are nonsense! you get more traffic anyway


Tell the poor guy where to park then.




Or just go for a drink after the game and wait for the traffic to clear.

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 5:10 pm
by Sister of fu
lets all have a disco wrote:
Nick wrote:paid car parks are nonsense! you get more traffic anyway


Tell the poor guy where to park then.




Or just go for a drink after the game and wait for the traffic to clear.



This^^^^^

I park at the Townley school car park, a nice 10 second walk to the pub!!

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 5:12 pm
by irblinx
lets all have a disco wrote:Share the cost, FIVE DABS and park in the school grounds next to The Townley.

Otherwise its Gorton streets for you.


Gorton????

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 5:46 pm
by Twobob
Riverpark rd off briscow lane that runs behined the cemetry - you can park there foc if your early. Failing that the carpark on the industrial est there is pretty big and seems to clear quickly! Parked on the road loadsa times and been ok - plus its a pleasant walk through the cemetry. I however will be getting wasted so scum shuttle for me!!

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 7:58 pm
by bluej
Cheers all for the responses.

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 8:06 pm
by bernabias_right_boot
Off Ashton Old Road is okay. Loads of High-vis jackets try to get you to park on their forecourts, but street is free.

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Tue May 04, 2010 10:51 pm
by LookMumImOnMCF.net
irblinx wrote:
lets all have a disco wrote:Share the cost, FIVE DABS and park in the school grounds next to The Townley.

Otherwise its Gorton streets for you.


Gorton????

Parking up near Gorton Lane is ideal. 15 mins walk and no traffic when you get out. Straight onto Hyde road too.

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Wed May 05, 2010 8:05 am
by irblinx
LookMumI'mOnMCF.net wrote:
irblinx wrote:
lets all have a disco wrote:Share the cost, FIVE DABS and park in the school grounds next to The Townley.

Otherwise its Gorton streets for you.


Gorton????

Parking up near Gorton Lane is ideal. 15 mins walk and no traffic when you get out. Straight onto Hyde road too.


Does Ashton Old Road get so busy that you'd not go for the 5 min walk parking in Beswick/Openshaw instead? Genuine question as I come from the opposite direction

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Wed May 05, 2010 8:08 am
by Slim
bluej wrote:Hi guys and gals,

normally i get the bus up to the ground but I'm coming with two that are driving tomorrow - does anyone know where is best to park (ideally for free) and is within reasonable walking distance of townley / the ground?

Thanks in advance.
bluej


I doubt there will be any parking the bus on Wednesday night, might have to arrange alternate travel plans.

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Wed May 05, 2010 8:12 am
by LookMumImOnMCF.net
irblinx wrote:
LookMumI'mOnMCF.net wrote:
irblinx wrote:
lets all have a disco wrote:Share the cost, FIVE DABS and park in the school grounds next to The Townley.

Otherwise its Gorton streets for you.


Gorton????

Parking up near Gorton Lane is ideal. 15 mins walk and no traffic when you get out. Straight onto Hyde road too.


Does Ashton Old Road get so busy that you'd not go for the 5 min walk parking in Beswick/Openshaw instead? Genuine question as I come from the opposite direction

I find the Alan Turing Way/ Ashton Old Road junction can be a bit of a pain in the arse being blocked by police for a good while.

When I was driving I lived in Reddish so Gorton Lane was ideal. I quite like walking too though.

Re: Parking on weds

PostPosted: Wed May 05, 2010 8:31 am
by lets all have a disco
LookMumI'mOnMCF.net wrote:
irblinx wrote:
LookMumI'mOnMCF.net wrote:
irblinx wrote:
lets all have a disco wrote:Share the cost, FIVE DABS and park in the school grounds next to The Townley.

Otherwise its Gorton streets for you.


Gorton????

Parking up near Gorton Lane is ideal. 15 mins walk and no traffic when you get out. Straight onto Hyde road too.


Does Ashton Old Road get so busy that you'd not go for the 5 min walk parking in Beswick/Openshaw instead? Genuine question as I come from the opposite direction

I find the Alan Turing Way/ Ashton Old Road junction can be a bit of a pain in the arse being blocked by police for a good while.

When I was driving I lived in Reddish so Gorton Lane was ideal. I quite like walking too though.



Thats exactly where i meant pal.

Cheers.