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Dumfries #2727 Pro

AUDrive
Online
23 Feb 2023
1
9.5 mi
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31 min
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This 9.5-mile route takes about 31 minutes in a single stage, running through Heathhall, Locharbriggs and Dalscone with limits of 20, 30 and 60 mph. It has more roundabouts than any other route from this centre, and only 2 traffic lights.

Watch Out For

  • 10 roundabouts: give way to the right and signal left on exit, including the Brownrigg Roundabout.
  • 3 give way points and a stop sign, where you must stop fully.

Route Features

  • 11 left turns and 10 right turns, 21 in total, plus 2 bike lanes.
  • 2 school zones with a reduced limit and children about, one near the school zone.
  • The A701 brings the higher speed section up to 60 mph.

Test Manoeuvres

Expect to pull up on the left near Brooms Road.

Key Tips

  • Practise roundabout lane choice and exits, as they come back to back.
  • Check mirrors before every bike lane and school zone.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive northeast. 44 yd
2 Turn left onto Brooms Road/A756. 110 yd
3 Turn left onto Annan Road/A780. 108 yd
4 Turn right onto Balmoral Road/C205n. 329 yd
5 Turn right onto Lockerbie Road/A709. 471 yd
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road/A709. 28 yd
7 Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road/A709. 1422 yd
8 Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A709. 50 yd
9 Exit the roundabout onto A709. 63 yd
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Catherinefield Road/C7n. 16 yd
11 Exit the roundabout onto Catherinefield Road/C7n. 1.6 mi
12 Bear left onto Herries Avenue. 586 yd
13 Turn left onto The Shaw. 75 yd
14 Bear right onto Moss Dale. 161 yd
15 Turn right onto Martinton Road. 258 yd
16 Turn left onto Martinton Place. 33 yd
17 Turn left onto A701. 557 yd
18 Turn right onto Auchencrieff Road South. 439 yd
19 Turn left onto Gledhill Crescent. 279 yd
20 Turn left onto Auchencrieff Road North. 339 yd
21 Turn right onto Quarry Road/C4n. 182 yd
22 Turn right onto A701. 921 yd
23 Enter Tinwald Downs Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701. 32 yd
24 Exit the roundabout onto A701. 828 yd
25 Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Edinburgh Road/A701. 49 yd
26 Exit the roundabout onto Edinburgh Road/A701. 719 yd
27 Bear left onto Moffat Road/C201n. 1007 yd
28 Bear right onto St Mary's Street/A709. 197 yd
29 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cornwall Mount. 3 yd
30 Exit the roundabout onto Cornwall Mount. 220 yd
31 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 21 yd
32 Exit the roundabout. 4 yd
33 Make a sharp right. 22 yd
34 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Annan Road/A780. 3 yd
35 Exit the roundabout onto Annan Road/A780. 210 yd
36 Turn left onto Leafield Road. 103 yd
37 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leafield Road. 28 yd
38 Exit the roundabout onto Leafield Road. 224 yd
39 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brooms Road/A756. 27 yd
40 Exit the roundabout onto Brooms Road/A756. 176 yd
41 Turn left. 12 yd
42 Turn right. 36 yd