Tied for the longest test at Cambridge at 50 minutes, this 27.0 km single-stage route heads northeast to Waterbeach and then northwest through Landbeach, Impington, Histon, and Cottenham. It has 28 traffic signals, 4 roundabouts, and balanced turns (5 left, 5 right). Speed limits range from 20 to 60 mph with no 70 mph dual carriageway sections.

Watch Out For

• 28 traffic signals. Third highest at Cambridge. Spread across the entire route through multiple villages and the city outskirts.
• Waterbeach Road. Rural road heading northeast. Speed reaches 50 mph with narrow sections and potential for agricultural traffic.
• High Street (Waterbeach). Village road with 30 mph limit. Pedestrians and parked cars narrow the usable road.
• 9 give way intersections. Second highest at Cambridge. Head checks required at every one.
• School zone near Impington. 20 mph during school hours. Easy to miss on the return leg.
• 12 bike lanes. Cyclists present throughout, especially near Kings Hedges Road.

Route Features

• 9 left turns, 11 right turns, 4 roundabouts, 28 sets of traffic lights.
• 4 roundabouts along the route.
• 28 traffic signals across multiple villages.
• Speed limits: 20 mph in residential zones, 30 mph through villages, 40 mph on connecting roads, 50 mph on Waterbeach Road, 60 mph rural.
• Covers 7 suburbs, the second most at Cambridge.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Kirkwood Road.

Key Tips

• At 50 minutes, pace yourself. The northeast villages are quieter, but the return through Impington and Histon is busier.
• Route #376 also goes to Waterbeach but is much shorter (17 km, 30 min). This route adds the Landbeach/Cottenham loop, making it significantly longer.
• The Butt Lane section connects the northeast villages to the main road network. Watch for the speed transitions.