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Hexham #1956 Free

AUDrive
Online
19 Sep 2025
146
9.2 mi
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25 min
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Route 1956 runs 9.2 miles in under 25 minutes as a single stage, crossing towards Anick and Dilston before returning through the centre of Hexham. Limits range from 20 to 70 mph. It uses eight right turns against only four lefts, a notably right heavy balance for this test centre, and it is one of the quicker drives here for the distance covered.

Watch Out For

  • Four roundabouts, each needing a give way to the right and a left signal on exit.
  • Six sets of traffic lights, mostly in the centre.
  • Hallstile Bank, a steep narrow descent towards the bridge.
  • Market Place, with pedestrians stepping out between parked vehicles.

Route Features

  • A national limit link of up to 70 mph on the far side of the river.
  • Village driving at 30 mph around Main Street.
  • Beaumont Street and the 20 mph restricted centre.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Eight right turns means repeatedly crossing oncoming traffic, so hold position until the gap is clearly safe.
  • Use engine braking on the steep descent.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive south. 14 yd
2 Turn left. 14 yd
3 Turn right onto Haugh Lane Industrial Estate. 79 yd
4 Turn left onto Haugh Lane. 246 yd
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alemouth Road. 236 yd
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6079. 202 yd
7 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rotary Way/A6079. 706 yd
8 Enter Bridge End Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A69. 2.6 mi
9 Take the Stagshaw Road Interchange exit. 427 yd
10 Turn right onto A68. 113 yd
11 Enter Stagshaw Road Interchange and take the 1st exit toward Corbridge. 875 yd
12 Turn left onto Stagshaw Road/B6529. 25 yd
13 Turn right onto Watling Street/B6529. 96 yd
14 Turn left onto Hill Street/B6529. 207 yd
15 Turn right onto Princes Street/B6321. 77 yd
16 Turn left onto Main Street/B6530. 6 yd
17 Turn right onto B6321. 371 yd
18 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Station Road/B6529. 91 yd
19 Turn right onto A695. 3.1 mi
20 Turn right. 55 yd
21 Turn left. 10 yd
22 Bear left onto Priestpopple/A6079. 191 yd
23 Turn right onto Priestpopple/B6305. Continue on B6305. 474 yd
24 Turn right onto Beaumont Street. 247 yd
25 Bear left onto Church Row. 29 yd
26 Turn right onto Market Place. 34 yd
27 Turn left. 18 yd
28 Turn right onto Hallstile Bank. 162 yd