How to get to Altrincham and other advice about the game -- updated
By Ray Simpson
How to get to Altrincham and other advice (thanks to Andy Masterman for the info on the M56 roadwork...
How to get to Altrincham and other advice (thanks to Andy Masterman for the info on the M56 roadworks)
Altrincham have sent us directions on how to reach their ground at Moss Lane, and suggestions for parking at the ground. Postcode WA15 8AP
Leave yourself plenty of time to get to Altrincham, as Saturday will be a very busy day on the roads in the north. Delays are inevitable.
From the NORTH M6
Leave M6 motorway at junction 20 to join M56. Leave M56 at junction 6 Leave the M56 at junction 6 signposted A538 Wilmslow, Hale, Macclesfield. At the end of the slip road turn left at the traffic lights signposted Hale, Altrincham A538.
Go straight across at the next roundabout. After approximately 2 miles approach a set of traffic lights – carry straight on and take the third turning on the right into Westminster Road. Carry straight on for approximately 3/4 mile into Moss Lane, the football ground is on the right.
From the EAST (M62)
At junction 18 of the M62 the motorway changes its name to the M60. After passing Birch Service Station get into the inside lane.
Follow the sign which reads M60 (East and South), Manchester and Airport. Follow the left filter lane to join the M60 motorway travelling in a clockwise direction. Continue to follow signs for Manchester Airport and at junction 3 of the M60 get into the inside two lanes and leave the M60 to join the M56.
At junction 2 of the M56 do not follow the Altrincham sign but remain on the M56 following signs for the Airport. Do not leave the M56 at Manchester Airport but continue until junction 6. Leave the M56 at junction 6 signposted A538 Wilmslow, Hale, Macclesfield. At the end of the slip road turn left at the traffic lights signposted Hale, Altrincham A538.
Go straight across at the next roundabout. After approximately 2 miles approach a set of traffic lights – carry straight on and take the third turning on the right into Westminster Road. Carry straight on for approximately 3/4 mile into Moss Lane, the football ground is on the right.
From the WEST (M62)
Leave the M62 at Junction 10 and join the M6 travelling in a southerly direction. Then follow the directions as from the North as above.
Advice from Altrincham:
Please note that on police advice, due to the ground being in a residential area, NO drums or other musical instruments are permitted inside the ground. If any are brought with fans, they will be confiscated by stewards at the turnstile and returned before departure.
Admission prices: Main stand: Adults £15, concessions £10
Terrace: Adults £14, Concessions £9, Under 12s £2, 12 to 16 yrs £5.
Free car parking is available just 100 yards away from Aecom, 179 Moss Lane, Altrincham. WA14 8FH. It is open from 10.30am until 7pm.
The club's new Community Sports hall will be pre-match for both sets of supporters and will be showing TV football.