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Portsmouth #2551 Pro
This 1-stage route is one of the longer ones at 11.2 miles, taking about 36 minutes through Paulsgrove, Wymering, Cosham, Southwick, Boarhunt and Portchester. Limits include 30 mph, 40 mph and 60 mph, and with 5 roundabouts it has the fewest of the 6 routes from this centre.
Watch Out For
- 11 traffic lights, more than most other routes here.
- Southwick Hill Road and the 5 roundabouts need a clear give way to the right.
Route Features
- 7 left turns and 9 right turns.
- The northern section uses Bridge Street, South Boarhunt Road and Fareham Road.
Test Manoeuvres
- The kerbside stop is where you pull up on the left.
Key Tips
- Plan for the move from 30 mph and 40 mph roads to the 60 mph section, adjusting speed early.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west. | 13 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left. | 144 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right. | 72 yd | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Compass Road. | 56 yd | |
| 5 | Exit the roundabout onto Compass Road. | 143 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Southampton Road/A27. | 282 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Southampton Road/A3. | 1603 yd | |
| 8 | Enter Spur Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Northern Road/A3. | 10 yd | |
| 9 | Exit the roundabout onto Northern Road/A3. | 117 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Southwick Hill Road/B2177. | 1477 yd | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Southwick Road/B2177. | 65 yd | |
| 12 | Exit the roundabout onto Southwick Road/B2177. Continue on B2177. | 1.7 mi | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto High Street. | 82 yd | |
| 14 | Exit the roundabout onto High Street. | 226 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto West Street. | 469 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Bridge Street. | 488 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Southwick Road/B2177. | 1632 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto South Boarhunt Road. | 984 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Fareham Road. | 1.2 mi | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Swivelton Lane. | 20 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Portsdown Hill Road. | 744 yd | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Nelson Lane. | 591 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Hill Road. | 1316 yd | |
| 24 | Enter Castle Street Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto East Street/A27. | 16 yd | |
| 25 | Exit the roundabout onto East Street/A27. Continue on A27. | 1.4 mi | |
| 26 | Keep right at the fork. | 49 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right. | 25 yd | |
| 28 | Turn right. | 33 yd |
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