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West Didsbury (Manchester) #1575 Free
At 13.31 km and about 31 minutes in one stage, this is the second longest test here, crossing Wythenshawe, Gatley and Didsbury and reaching 50 mph. It combines nine left turns with high-speed carriageways, a very different challenge from the compact 20 to 30 mph town loops.
Watch Out For
- Ten 50 mph markers and eight 40 mph markers on the fast roads.
- Two school zones with reduced limits and children nearby.
- Two roundabouts giving way to the right and signalling left on exit.
Route Features
- Sustained speed on Princess Parkway and Kingsway.
- Nine left turns against only three right.
Test Manoeuvres
- A pull up on the left, then a careful move-off.
Key Tips
- Match the changing limits promptly and re-check speed entering town.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northwest. | 56 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Christie Way. | 195 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Barlow Moor Road/A5145. | 87 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Maitland Avenue. | 117 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Callingdon Road. | 173 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Aldermary Road. | 117 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Barlow Moor Road/A5145. | 425 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto A5103/Princess Road. | 66 yd | |
| 9 | Take exit 3A onto A560. | 308 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 448 yd | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 410 yd | |
| 12 | Enter Sharston Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Altrincham Road/A560. | 409 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Altrincham Road/A560. | 753 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto A34/Kingsway. | 989 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Gawsworth Avenue. | 137 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Parrs Wood Road. | 384 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Wilmslow Road/A5145. | 1448 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Barlow Moor Road/A5145. | 1.3 mi | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Derwent Avenue. | 42 yd |
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