A 17.0 km single-stage route heading northeast to Waterbeach via Horningsea Road, taking about 30 minutes. It has the fewest traffic signals at Cambridge (14) and only 3 roundabout. Speed limits reach 70 mph on dual carriageway sections. Zero school zones make speed management simpler, though cyclists remain a constant presence with 8 bike lanes.

Watch Out For

• Horningsea Road (50 mph). Rural road northeast of Cambridge. Narrow with limited forward visibility around bends. Be prepared for agricultural vehicles.
• Ely Road toward Waterbeach. Speed reaches 50 mph on this stretch. The route extends further northeast than most Cambridge routes.
• High Street (Milton). Village road with potential pedestrians. Speed drops to 30 mph through the village.
• Cyclists. 8 bike lanes on this route. Check for cyclists before every left turn and lane change.
• Only 3 roundabout. The fewest at Cambridge. Most direction changes are at signal-controlled junctions or T-junctions.

Route Features

• 6 left turns, 7 right turns, 3 roundabouts, 14 sets of traffic lights.
• Only 3 roundabout, the fewest at this centre.
• 14 traffic signals, also the fewest at Cambridge.
• Speed limits: 20 mph near Kings Hedges Road, 30 mph through Milton and residential areas, 40 mph on connecting roads, 50 mph on Horningsea Road, 70 mph briefly on dual carriageway.
• Zero school zones. The only Cambridge route without any.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Kirkwood Road.

Key Tips

• With only 14 signals and 3 roundabout, this route has the fewest controlled junctions. Focus on rural driving skills and speed transitions.
• The The Rowans area connects the Cambridge outskirts to the northeast villages. Watch for the speed limit changes.
• Route #379 also heads northeast to Waterbeach but takes a longer route (27 km, 50 min). This is the faster option.