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Barnstaple #2654 Free
This single-stage route covers 9.3 miles in about 39 minutes, passing through Pottington, Pilton, Derby, Fort Hill, Forches and Newport. Limits range from 30 mph to 60 mph, and with 9 roundabouts against 8 traffic lights, roundabouts are the junction type you will meet most.
Watch Out For
- Roundabouts: give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- One Stop sign, which needs a full stop, plus 2 Give Way points.
- Bike lanes are marked at 3 points, so check mirrors before turning across them.
Route Features
You make 13 left turns and 7 right turns. The route uses Riverside Road, the Barnstaple Western Bypass, the A39 and the A361. Expect six 40 mph signs and one 50 mph sign along the way.
Test Manoeuvres
The route includes a pull up on the left exercise.
Key Tips
- Match your speed to each sign as the limit changes between 30 mph and 60 mph.
- Pick your lane early for each roundabout exit.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive north on Benning Court. | 46 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Riverside Road. | 722 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Barnstaple Western Bypass/A361. | 79 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Braunton Road/A361. | 313 yd | |
| 5 | Keep right to take Chaddiford Lane. | 42 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right to stay on Chaddiford Lane. | 737 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Bradiford. | 52 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Bellaire. | 248 yd | |
| 9 | Bear left onto Northfield Lane. | 38 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Northfield Park. | 33 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left to stay on Northfield Park. | 137 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Northfield Lane. | 280 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left. | 30 yd | |
| 14 | Make a sharp left. | 115 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Westaway Plain. | 362 yd | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Road/A39. | 61 yd | |
| 17 | Exit the roundabout onto North Road/A39. | 258 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto St George's Road. | 864 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right to stay on St George's Road. | 117 yd | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Derby Road. | 396 yd | |
| 21 | Keep right to take Gorwell Road. | 465 yd | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Goodleigh Road. | 908 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Alexandra Road/A39. | 307 yd | |
| 24 | Enter TA Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A39. | 3 yd | |
| 25 | Exit the roundabout onto A39. | 463 yd | |
| 26 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Inner Relief Road/A39. | 7 yd | |
| 27 | Exit the roundabout onto Inner Relief Road/A39. Continue on A39. | 440 yd | |
| 28 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Avenue/A39. | 20 yd | |
| 29 | Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue/A39. | 735 yd | |
| 30 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Avenue/A39. | 30 yd | |
| 31 | Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue/A39. | 278 yd | |
| 32 | Enter Portmore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A361. | 84 yd | |
| 33 | Exit the roundabout onto A361. | 35 yd | |
| 34 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A361. | 52 yd | |
| 35 | Exit the roundabout onto A361. | 796 yd | |
| 36 | Enter Lake Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Barnstaple Western Bypass/A361. | 113 yd | |
| 37 | Exit the roundabout onto Barnstaple Western Bypass/A361. | 1580 yd | |
| 38 | Enter Sticklepath Junction and take the 2nd exit onto Barnstaple Western Bypass/A361. | 57 yd | |
| 39 | Exit the roundabout onto Barnstaple Western Bypass/A361. | 1216 yd | |
| 40 | Turn left onto Riverside Road. | 778 yd | |
| 41 | Turn left onto Benning Court. | 39 yd |
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