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Grantham (Somerby) #1139 Pro

AUDrive
Online
23 Nov 2024
140
11.5 mi
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31 min
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Route 1139 covers 18.54 km in about 31 minutes through Cold Harbour, Harrowby, Alma Park, Cherry Orchard, Green Hill and Barrowby, with limits from 30 mph up to 70 mph. With 11 sets of traffic signals it carries the joint highest signal count of any route in this batch, plus a school zone and four roundabouts.

Watch Out For

  • The School Zone 40, a school area with a reduced limit and possible children crossing.
  • Eleven sets of traffic signals across the loop.
  • Six give way junctions, including those near High Dike.

Route Features

  • Four roundabouts, give way to the right and signal left on exit.
  • A bike lane to watch when turning.
  • Fast 70 mph stretches returning via Harlaxton Road.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Slow early for the school area and check the footpaths.
  • Keep a steady rhythm through the long run of signals.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive north on A52/High Dike. 305 yd
2 Turn left onto High Dike/B6403. 1.1 mi
3 Turn left onto Harrowby Lane. 1.2 mi
4 Turn left onto Kenilworth Road. 71 yd
5 Turn left onto Harrowby Lane. 1558 yd
6 Turn right onto Hill Avenue. 100 yd
7 Turn left onto Belton Lane. 215 yd
8 Bear left onto Manthorpe Road/A607. 607 yd
9 Turn left onto Barrowby Road/A607. 161 yd
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A52/Barrowby Road. 1285 yd
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A52/Barrowby Road. 277 yd
12 Make a sharp left to stay on A52/Barrowby Road. 791 yd
13 Turn left to take the A1 ramp. 1.5 mi
14 Take the exit. 374 yd
15 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 14 yd
16 Exit the roundabout onto A607/Swingbridge Road. 134 yd
17 Turn left onto Harlaxton Road/A607. 748 yd
18 Turn right onto Springfield Road/A607. 2.7 mi
19 Enter Somerby Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A52/High Dike. 591 yd