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Redditch #1761 Free
At 18.23 km in about 28 minutes, this single-stage route is the longest of the eastern Matchborough routes at Redditch. It covers Enfield, Riverside, Bordesley, Church Hill North, Mappleborough Green and Matchborough, running the full 30 to 70 mph range with 11 roundabouts and 4 sets of traffic lights.
Watch Out For
- 11 roundabouts where you give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- 60 and 70 mph sections on the eastern dual carriageway that test observation.
- Three 40 mph limits as you move between fast and built-up roads.
Route Features
- Leaves near Hewell Road and heads east along Coventry Highway.
- Returns through Studley Road.
- 6 right turns, twice the 3 left turns.
Test Manoeuvres
- Expect a pull up on the left near the centre.
Key Tips
- Build speed safely onto the dual carriageway and keep left unless overtaking.
- Signal early at each roundabout so other drivers can plan around you.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive north on Elm Road. | 177 yd | |
| 2 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hewell Road. | 405 yd | |
| 3 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. | 19 yd | |
| 4 | Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road/B4184. Continue on B4184. | 994 yd | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A441/Alvechurch Highway. | 827 yd | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A441/Birmingham Road. | 381 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Dagnell End Road/B4101. | 1.4 mi | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Icknield Street/B4497. | 373 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Ravens Bank Drive. | 874 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Home Meadow Lane. | 322 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Impney Close. | 9 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Wood Piece Lane. | 274 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Ravensbank Drive. | 1.0 mi | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ravensbank Drive. | 449 yd | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coventry Highway/A4023. | 133 yd | |
| 16 | Keep right to take Coventry Highway/A4023. | 926 yd | |
| 17 | Stay straight to take the A435 ramp. | 1575 yd | |
| 18 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Warwick Highway/A4189. | 100 yd | |
| 19 | Make a right U-turn to stay on A4189, if permitted. | 341 yd | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4189. | 1537 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Warwick Highway/A4189. | 653 yd | |
| 22 | Take the exit toward Studley Road. | 199 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Studley Road. | 1180 yd | |
| 24 | Turn right onto Burton Lane. | 301 yd | |
| 25 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ipsley Street. | 743 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left onto Mount Pleasant. | 146 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right onto Salop Road. | 391 yd | |
| 28 | Turn right onto Plymouth Road. | 667 yd | |
| 29 | Turn left onto Bromsgrove Road. | 58 yd | |
| 30 | Turn right onto Edward Street. | 232 yd | |
| 31 | Turn right onto Elm Road. | 28 yd |
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