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Nottingham (Colwick) #1005 Free
This 13.13 km route runs about 30 minutes through Colwick, Netherfield, Gedling, Carlton and Thorneywood at 20, 30 and 40 mph. With 10 sets of traffic signals and five roundabouts it is among the most signal-heavy routes here, reaching west to Sneinton Road.
Watch Out For
- Ten signal sets needing early mirror and gap checks at each one.
- Five roundabouts where you give way to the right.
- A 40 mph section on Conway Road requiring smooth acceleration.
Route Features
- Six left and six right turns spread across the loop.
- City-edge streets like Eyre Street and Manvers Street.
- The climb along Carlton Hill.
Test Manoeuvres
- A pull up on the left near the centre.
Key Tips
- Approach amber signals ready to stop safely.
- Keep clutch control smooth on the Carlton Hill gradient.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west on Private Road No. 3. | 437 yd | |
| 2 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. | 204 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Conway Road. | 646 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Station Road. | 707 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Carlton Hill/B686. | 296 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Southdale Road. | 92 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right. | 60 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Southcliffe Road. | 402 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Birch Avenue. | 155 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Carlton Hill/B686. Continue on B686. | 1.6 mi | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Sneinton Road. | 95 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Eyre Street. | 70 yd | |
| 13 | Bear left onto Manvers Street/A612. | 868 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Daleside Road/A612. | 540 yd | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Daleside Road/A612. | 653 yd | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Daleside Road East/A612. | 1.1 mi | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Mile End Road. | 1263 yd | |
| 18 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Private Road No. 3. | 487 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Private Road No. 5. | 13 yd |
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