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Bishops Stortford #367 Free

AUDrive
Online
29 Aug 2023
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11.5 mi
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At 18.6 km, the second longest route from Bishop's Stortford, heading east through rural villages including Bedlar's Green, Great Hallingbury, and Little Hallingbury. It has the fewest roundabouts (5) but 15 traffic signals. Maximum speed is 60 mph, with extensive 60 mph rural driving. A single-stage route taking about 35 minutes.

Watch Out For

  • Bedlars Green Road. Narrow rural lane at 60 mph with limited forward visibility. Be ready to slow for oncoming vehicles and tractors.
  • Church Road (Great Hallingbury). The easternmost point of any route from this centre. Unfamiliar rural roads with sharp bends.
  • Latchmore Bank. Narrow road through Little Hallingbury with steep sections and potential blind spots.
  • 15 traffic signals. Third highest at this centre. Concentrated in the town sections at the start and end of the route.
  • 20 mph zones. Near Bridge Street in the town centre. Easy to overshoot after returning from 60 mph rural roads.

Route Features

  • 10 left turns, 8 right turns, 6 roundabouts, 15 sets of traffic lights.
  • Only 6 roundabouts, the fewest at this centre. Direction changes rely more on standard junctions.
  • 15 traffic signals along town roads.
  • Speed limits: 20 mph in town centre, 30 mph residential, 40 mph transitional, 50 mph on Cannons Mill Lane, 60 mph on Bypass and rural roads.
  • The route extends further east than any other, reaching Church Road in Great Hallingbury.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • The rural sections demand good observation on narrow lanes. Anticipate hazards around blind bends and be ready to stop for oncoming traffic.
  • With only 6 roundabouts (vs the centre average of 8-9), this route tests rural driving skills more than roundabout technique.
  • The speed transitions from 60 mph rural back to 30 mph residential happen quickly. Start braking early and smoothly.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive south. 8 yd
2 Turn right. 14 yd
3 Turn right onto South Road/B1529. Continue on B1529. 1317 yd
4 Turn right onto Bridge Street. 197 yd
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1250. 230 yd
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A1250. 231 yd
7 Turn left onto Stansted Road/B1383. 976 yd
8 Turn left onto Cannons Close. 108 yd
9 Turn right to stay on Cannons Close. 176 yd
10 Turn right to stay on Cannons Close. 124 yd
11 Turn right onto Cannons Mill Lane. 68 yd
12 Turn right onto Stansted Road/B1383. 47 yd
13 Turn left onto Parsonage Lane. 242 yd
14 Turn left onto Heath Row. 103 yd
15 Turn left to stay on Heath Row. 70 yd
16 Turn right to stay on Heath Row. 129 yd
17 Turn left onto Parsonage Lane. 445 yd
18 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dunmow Road/A1250. 774 yd
19 Bear left onto Dunmow Road/A1250. 36 yd
20 Bear left onto A120/Bishop's Stortford Bypass. Continue on A120. 1.2 mi
21 Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A120/Bishop's Stortford Bypass. 1.5 mi
22 Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120. 268 yd
23 Bear left onto Dunmow Road/B1256. 197 yd
24 Turn right onto Bedlars Green Road. 1400 yd
25 Turn right onto Church Road. 1.8 mi
26 Turn right onto Latchmore Bank/A1060. Continue on A1060. 1.3 mi
27 Turn left onto London Road/B1383. 135 yd
28 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto South Road/B1529. 98 yd