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Atherton (Manchester) #2622 Free

AUDrive
Online
31 May 2026
93
9 mi
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32 min
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This 9 mile, 32 minute single-stage route covers Atherton, Over Hulton, Middle Hulton, Fernhill Gate, Hunger Hill and Westhoughton, with limits from 20 mph to 40 mph. It is the longest of the routes from this centre and has the most roundabouts.

Watch Out For

  • 7 roundabouts, including the Talbot Roundabout: give way to the right and signal left on exit.
  • 8 traffic lights, so expect frequent stopping and starting.
  • A give way junction close to the A58, where the limit rises to 40 mph.

Route Features

  • 10 left turns and 3 right turns, so left turns dominate.
  • Roads such as Gibfield Park Way sit in the Atherton section.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Check mirrors early before each roundabout.
  • Watch the speed signs as limits change between 20, 30 and 40 mph.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive west on Gibfield Park Avenue. 205 yd
2 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gibfield Park Way. 5 yd
3 Exit the roundabout onto Gibfield Park Way. 716 yd
4 Enter Talbot Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A577/Wigan Road. 11 yd
5 Exit the roundabout onto A577/Wigan Road. 370 yd
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gloucester Street. 11 yd
7 Exit the roundabout onto Gloucester Street. 469 yd
8 Turn left onto Flapper Fold Lane. 295 yd
9 Turn left onto Brierfield Avenue. 42 yd
10 Turn right onto Derby Street. 377 yd
11 Turn left onto Warwick Road. 424 yd
12 Turn right onto Formby Avenue. 145 yd
13 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Car Bank Street. 23 yd
14 Exit the roundabout onto Car Bank Street. 358 yd
15 Turn left onto Gloucester Street. 20 yd
16 Turn right onto Car Bank Street. 223 yd
17 Turn left onto A579/Bolton Road. Continue on A579. 2.4 mi
18 Turn left onto Hulton Lane/A6145. 617 yd
19 Turn left onto Chip Hill Road. 456 yd
20 Turn left onto Wigan Road/A676. 1722 yd
21 Enter Hunger Hill Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A58/Snydale Way. 183 yd
22 Exit the roundabout onto A58/Snydale Way. 685 yd
23 Enter Chequerbent Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A58/Park Road. 135 yd
24 Exit the roundabout onto A58/Park Road. 663 yd
25 Turn left onto Platt Lane. 1342 yd
26 Bear left onto North Road. 1044 yd
27 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gibfield Park Avenue. 31 yd
28 Exit the roundabout onto Gibfield Park Avenue. 165 yd