Route 1880 runs 11.9 miles in around 40 minutes as one continuous stage, linking West Hill, Sleepers Hill, Weeke, Harestock, Headbourne Worthy and Springvale. Limits step from 20 mph in built up streets to 60 mph on the open sections, and the drive includes 6 sets of traffic lights with 12 right turns against 7 left turns. It is one of the longer Winchester routes, though a couple of others here cover more ground.

Watch Out For

• Ten give way junctions, many on narrow residential turnings with limited sightlines.
• Three school zones with reduced limits and children near the kerb.
• Eight marked pedestrian crossings along the built up sections.
• A single stop sign that needs a full stop behind the line.

Route Features

• Romsey Road and Stockbridge Road carry the faster town traffic.
• Andover Road heads north, where 40 and 50 mph stretches alternate.
• One marked bike lane is shared with cyclists.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left, then rejoin with a full blind spot check.

Key Tips

• Right turns outnumber left turns, so plan lane position early.