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Nottingham (Colwick) #1029 Free

AUDrive
Real Test
21 Mar 2024
65
9.7 mi
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36 min
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16
10
7
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A 15.62 km, 36.5 minute single-stage route covering Colwick, Netherfield and Gedling at 30 and 40 mph. It is one of the longest routes at this centre and spends a lot of time on 40 mph roads, with seven roundabouts and a school zone to manage along the way.

Watch Out For

  • Seven roundabouts; give way to the right and signal left on exit.
  • A school area with reduced limit and children near Shearing Hill.
  • A cycle lane near Trent Valley Road.

Route Features

  • Ten left and eight right turns over a long loop.
  • Extended 40 mph running, including near Colwick Loop Road.
  • The single roundabout at Arnold Lane.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Hold a steady 40 mph where signed and adjust early for limit drops.
  • Reduce speed through the school area and watch for cyclists on the faster roads.

Other Information

Colwick Test Route 21 March 2024

Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive north on Private Road No. 5. 156 yd
2 Turn left onto Private Road No. 3. 418 yd
3 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Private Road No. 3. 184 yd
4 Turn right onto Private Road No. 1. 450 yd
5 Bear left onto Chaworth Road. 113 yd
6 Bear left onto Vale Road. 411 yd
7 Turn left onto Mile End Road/A612. 164 yd
8 Bear left onto Colwick Loop Road/A6211. 188 yd
9 Keep right to take Trent Valley Road/A612. 1.1 mi
10 Turn left onto Colliery Way/A6211. 1.2 mi
11 Turn left onto Lambley Lane. 18 yd
12 Turn right to stay on Lambley Lane. 556 yd
13 Turn left onto Arnold Lane. 1075 yd
14 Bear right onto Shearing Hill. 227 yd
15 Turn right onto Brooklands Drive. 172 yd
16 Turn left to stay on Brooklands Drive. 206 yd
17 Turn left onto Burton Road/B686. 88 yd
18 Turn right onto Colwick Loop Road/B686. 1166 yd
19 Bear right onto Trent Valley Road/A612. Continue on A612. 815 yd
20 Turn left. 133 yd
21 Turn left. 25 yd
22 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 372 yd
23 Turn right. 131 yd
24 Turn right. 38 yd
25 Turn left. 204 yd
26 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 197 yd
27 Turn right onto Colwick Loop Road/A612. 587 yd
28 Bear left onto Colwick Loop Road/A6211. 146 yd
29 Turn right onto Victoria Park Way. 132 yd
30 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Park Way. 210 yd
31 Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Victoria Park Way. 304 yd
32 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Park Way. 144 yd
33 Turn left onto Colwick Loop Road/A612. 681 yd
34 Turn left. 133 yd
35 Turn left. 25 yd
36 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Private Road No. 3. 448 yd
37 Turn right onto Private Road No. 5. 182 yd