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West Didsbury (Manchester) #2599 Pro

AUDrive
Online
14 Aug 2026
150
9.5 mi
|
33 min
|
5
5
4
15

This 9.5 mi, 33 minute route has 1 stage and runs through Wythenshawe, Benchill and Gatley with limits from 20 mph to 50 mph. It is longer than every other route from this centre.

Watch Out For

  • 4 roundabouts: give way to traffic from the right and signal left on exit.
  • 15 traffic lights, plus the Sharston Interchange.
  • A school zone with a reduced limit and children nearby.

Route Features

  • 5 left turns and 5 right turns.
  • 8 points marked 40 mph and 13 marked 50 mph, so the limit changes often.
  • A bike lane and the A5103.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Check each sign as the limit moves between 20, 30, 40 and 50 mph.
  • Leave at least 1.5 metres when passing cyclists.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive north on Derwent Avenue. 71 yd
2 Turn right onto Barlow Moor Road/A5145. 282 yd
3 Turn right onto A5103/Princess Road. 5 yd
4 Take exit 3A onto A560. 307 yd
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. 203 yd
6 Exit the roundabout onto A560/Altrincham Road. 587 yd
7 Turn left onto Hall Lane. 539 yd
8 Turn right onto Floatshall Road. 963 yd
9 Turn left onto Southmoor Road. 538 yd
10 Turn left onto Hollyhedge Road. 1.9 mi
11 Turn right onto Styal Road/B5166. Continue on B5166. 918 yd
12 Turn left onto Altrincham Road/A560. 973 yd
13 Turn right to stay on Altrincham Road/A560. 229 yd
14 Enter Sharston Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. 8 yd
15 Exit the roundabout onto A560/Altrincham Road. 96 yd
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. 98 yd
17 Exit the roundabout onto A560/Altrincham Road. 411 yd
18 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A5103/Princess Parkway. 225 yd
19 Exit the roundabout onto A5103. 1.8 mi
20 Take the Barlow Moor Road exit. 374 yd
21 Turn left onto Derwent Avenue. 30 yd