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Ashfield #335 Free

AUDrive
Online
30 Jun 2024
28
10.5 mi
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32 min
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11
7
6

A 10.5-mile route heading southwest to Kirkby-in-Ashfield via Southwell Lane, similar to Route #328. Zero roundabouts but 6 traffic lights and a massive 11 school zones. Reaches 60 mph on Main Road. About 32 minutes.

Watch Out For

  • 11 school zones. The most of any Ashfield route. Nearly every main road has a school zone. Check for flashing lights and 20 mph signs constantly.
  • Zero roundabouts. All direction changes via T-junctions and traffic lights. You need confident junction approach and priority assessment.
  • Shoulder of Mutton Hill. Same steep hill as #328. 50-60 mph with gradient changes. Control your speed going downhill.
  • Wheatley Avenue residential area. 20 mph zone with parked cars on both sides and speed bumps.

Route Features

  • 11 left turns, 7 right turns, 6 sets of traffic lights.
  • Speed range: 20-60 mph. 30 mph residential, 50 mph on Kings Mill Road East, 60 mph on Main Road.
  • 43 Speed-50 signs and 11 school zones make this the most sign-heavy route from Ashfield.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • With 11 school zones, your eyes should constantly scan for 20 mph signs, especially between 8-9am and 3-4pm.
  • The route shares most roads with #328. If you have practised one, the school zone locations will be familiar.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive northeast on Balwant Drive. 171 yd
2 Turn left onto B6139. 134 yd
3 Turn left onto A38. 1.1 mi
4 Turn left toward B6021/Penny Emma Way. 973 yd
5 Turn right onto Lowmoor Road/B6021. 185 yd
6 Turn right to stay on Lowmoor Road/B6021. 800 yd
7 Turn right onto Southwell Lane. 1313 yd
8 Make a sharp right to stay on Southwell Lane. 238 yd
9 Turn left onto The Hill/B6020. Continue on B6020. 583 yd
10 Turn right onto Regent Street. 19 yd
11 Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue. 293 yd
12 Turn right onto Wheatley Avenue. 241 yd
13 Turn left onto Victoria Road/B6020. Continue on B6020. 355 yd
14 Turn left onto Church Street/B6018. Continue on B6018. 891 yd
15 Turn left onto Laburnum Avenue. 141 yd
16 Turn right onto Mill Lane. 1622 yd
17 Turn left onto Main Road. 108 yd
18 Turn right onto Shoulder of Mutton Hill/B6021. 109 yd
19 Turn left onto Derby Road/A611. 1.9 mi
20 Turn left onto B6139. 1.7 mi
21 Turn left onto Balwant Drive. 191 yd