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Atherton (Manchester) #2715 Pro

AUDrive
Online
01 Jun 2026
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9.6 mi
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32 min
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6
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This 9.6 miles, 32 minute single-stage route runs through Atherton, Westhoughton and Over Hulton with limits from 20 mph to 40 mph. It is longer than the other three routes from this centre and has more traffic lights than any of them.

Watch Out For

  • 14 traffic lights, so plan your lane early and watch for amber.
  • 6 roundabouts, including Talbot Roundabout: give way to the right and signal left on exit.

Route Features

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Check the limit on every road, as it changes between 20, 30 and 40 mph.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive west on Gibfield Park Avenue. 213 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 4th exit onto A577/Wigan Road. 105 yd
5 Exit the roundabout onto A577/Wigan Road. 526 yd
6 Turn right onto Schofield Lane. 25 yd
7 Bear left onto Schofield Lane/B5235. Continue on B5235. 1732 yd
8 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leigh Road/B5235. 16 yd
9 Exit the roundabout onto Leigh Road/B5235. 678 yd
10 Turn left onto Washacre. 83 yd
11 Turn left onto Townsfield Road. 23 yd
12 Turn right onto Birch Avenue. 372 yd
13 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southfield Drive. 25 yd
14 Exit the roundabout onto Southfield Drive. 482 yd
15 Turn right onto A58/Wigan Road. 96 yd
16 Turn right onto A58/Cricketers Way. Continue on A58. 1.0 mi
17 Turn left onto Molyneux Road. 26 yd
18 Turn right onto Bolton Road/B5235. 194 yd
19 Turn right onto Manchester Road/A6. 72 yd
20 Enter Chequerbent Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6/Manchester Road. 199 yd
21 Exit the roundabout onto A6/Manchester Road. 37 yd
22 Turn left to stay on A6/Manchester Road. 1.2 mi
23 Turn right onto A579/Newbrook Road. Continue on A579. 1.3 mi
24 Turn right onto Car Bank Street. 223 yd
25 Turn left onto Gloucester Street. 942 yd
26 Turn right onto Bag Lane. 780 yd
27 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gibfield Park Avenue. 3 yd
28 Exit the roundabout onto Gibfield Park Avenue. 149 yd