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Bishops Stortford #368 Pro

AUDrive
Online
29 Aug 2023
19
7.5 mi
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26 min
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The shortest route from Bishop's Stortford at 12.1 km and 26 minutes, heading west toward Great Hadham Road and Bishop's Park Way. Despite being short, it has 12 roundabouts (third highest) and includes 70 mph dual carriageway sections. Only 10 turns total (3 left, 3 right) with direction changes handled mostly by roundabouts.

Watch Out For

  • 12 roundabouts in 12 km. The highest roundabout density at this centre. You will encounter roundabouts frequently, especially along Hadham Road and Villiers-sur-Marne Avenue.
  • Bishop's Park Way (70 mph). Dual carriageway section. Must accelerate to an appropriate speed. Use mirrors before every lane change or speed adjustment.
  • London Road (Thorley area). The route extends south to Whittington Way. Speed transitions between 30 and 60 mph.
  • Pig Lane. Rural road south of town with potential hazards. Name aside, watch for narrow sections.
  • 20 mph zones. Near the town centre. Returning from a 70 mph dual carriageway to 20 mph requires significant speed management.

Route Features

  • 7 left turns, 3 right turns, 12 roundabouts, 10 sets of traffic lights.
  • 12 roundabouts, third highest count.
  • 10 traffic signals, moderate count.
  • Speed limits: 20 mph town centre, 30 mph residential, 60 mph on Hadham Road, 70 mph on Bishop's Park Way.
  • Passes through Maze Green Road and Dane Park residential areas.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Being short does not mean easy. The high roundabout density (11 in 12 km) means you encounter one every kilometre on average. Roundabout errors accumulate quickly.
  • Practise the west side roads around Great Hadham Road and Villiers-sur-Marne Avenue. This area is unique to the shorter routes.
  • The 70 mph to 20 mph speed range is the widest at this centre. Smooth braking between these extremes shows good vehicle control.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive south. 10 yd
2 Turn right. 14 yd
3 Turn right onto South Road/B1529. Continue on B1529. 1383 yd
4 Turn left onto High Street/B1004. Continue on B1004. 172 yd
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bells Hill. 225 yd
6 Turn left onto Hadham Road/A1250. 171 yd
7 Turn left onto Maze Green Road. 512 yd
8 Turn right to stay on Dane Park. 91 yd
9 Turn left onto Hadham Road/A1250. 216 yd
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hadham Road/A1250. 239 yd
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bishop's Park Way/A1184. 164 yd
12 Enter Bishop's Park Way and take the 1st exit. 7 yd
13 Exit the roundabout onto Bishop's Park Way/A1184. 473 yd
14 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishop's Park Way/A1184. 930 yd
15 Enter Great Hadham Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Great Hadham Road/B1004. 291 yd
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great Hadham Road/B1004. 626 yd
17 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Villiers-sur-Marne Avenue. 296 yd
18 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Villiers-sur-Marne Avenue. 1510 yd
19 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Whittington Way. 497 yd
20 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whittington Way. 247 yd
21 Turn left onto London Road/B1383. 242 yd
22 Turn right onto Pig Lane. 1053 yd
23 Turn left onto Hallingbury Road/A1060. 293 yd
24 Turn left onto London Road/B1383. 629 yd
25 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto South Road/B1529. 72 yd