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Upton #1383 Free
Covering 24.24km in about 47 minutes, this is the second-longest route from Upton and one of the widest-ranging, taking in six areas: Heswall, Barnston, Storeton, Larchwood, Bebington and Egerton Park. Limits run from 20mph up to 60mph. It carries 12 roundabouts and 17 sets of traffic signals, with slightly more left turns than right at 10 against 8.
Watch Out For
- Twelve roundabouts, each needing give way to the right and a left signal on exit.
- Rural stretches near Storeton Lane reach 60mph with bends and limited overtaking.
- The turn balance leans left, so read each junction early.
Route Features
- Begins on Arrowe Park Road before heading south.
- Runs the open Lever Causeway and through Barnston Road.
Test Manoeuvres
- A pull up on the left is set on the return leg.
Key Tips
- Match your speed to the changing limits between village and open road.
- Signal left on every roundabout exit to show clear intent.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive north on Arrowe Park Road/A551. | 155 yd | |
| 2 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. | 61 yd | |
| 3 | Exit the roundabout onto Arrowe Park Road/A551. | 1698 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right to stay on Arrowe Park Road/A551. | 1279 yd | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Barnston Road/A551. | 227 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Storeton Lane. | 1.7 mi | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lever Causeway. | 1.1 mi | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Mount Road/B5151. | 132 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Broadway. | 346 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King's Lane. | 236 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Bickerton Avenue. | 40 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Princes Boulevard. | 125 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Conville Boulevard. | 288 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto King's Lane. | 43 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Bickerton Avenue. | 384 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Princes Boulevard. | 67 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto King's Road. | 343 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto The Wiend. | 811 yd | |
| 19 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 7 yd | |
| 20 | Exit the roundabout onto Greenway Road. | 121 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Prenton Road East. | 468 yd | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Borough Road. | 127 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Temple Road. | 490 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto A552/Woodchurch Road. | 210 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Storeton Road/B5151. Continue on B5151. | 1.1 mi | |
| 26 | Turn left onto Wexford Road. | 455 yd | |
| 27 | Turn left onto Budworth Road. | 404 yd | |
| 28 | Turn right to stay on Budworth Road. | 47 yd | |
| 29 | Bear right onto Noctorum Road. | 383 yd | |
| 30 | Turn left onto Noctorum Lane. | 406 yd | |
| 31 | Turn left onto Upton Road/A5027. | 485 yd | |
| 32 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Upton Road/A5027. | 827 yd | |
| 33 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upton Road/A5027. | 1747 yd | |
| 34 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Upton Bypass/A5027. | 650 yd | |
| 35 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greasby Road/B5139. | 1059 yd | |
| 36 | Turn left onto Greasby Road. | 36 yd | |
| 37 | Turn right to stay on Greasby Road. | 173 yd | |
| 38 | Turn left onto Arrowe Road. | 1.0 mi | |
| 39 | Turn left onto Arrowe Park Road/A551. | 431 yd | |
| 40 | Turn right. | 15 yd |
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