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West Wickham (London) #454 Pro
This route heads north from West Wickham through Manor Park Road and South Eden Park Road into Beckenham, then swings east through Hayes Lane and returns via Malmains Way and Bushey Way. At 11.2 km in 26 minutes, this is a turn-heavy route with 10 left turns and 6 right turns, 6 roundabouts, and 5 sets of traffic lights. The roads are mainly 30 mph with some 20 mph zones.
Watch Out For
The 6 roundabouts are the defining challenge. The sequence around Pickhurst Lane requires quick lane positioning. Links Way has a give-way junction that catches candidates off guard. The marked give-way at Brabourne Rise has limited sightlines, so creep forward carefully. Upper Elmers End Road has fast-moving traffic from the right.
Route Features
Beckenham Road is a wide 30 mph road with good visibility. South Eden Park Road passes through a leafy residential area with speed bumps. The return leg through Brabourne Rise and Elwill Way features narrow streets with cars parked on both sides. Pickhurst Lane is a busier connecting road between roundabouts.
Key Tips
With 6 roundabouts, mirror-signal-manoeuvre discipline is essential. At Brabourne Rise give way, edge forward to see around the hedge. Practise the pull up on the left near Rose Walk on a straight section. On Silver Lane, check for pedestrians crossing to the park.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive southwest on Rose Walk. | 257 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Wickham Court Road. | 34 yd | |
| 3 | Make a sharp right to stay on Wickham Court Road. | 291 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto A232/High Street. | 746 yd | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. | 104 yd | |
| 6 | Exit the roundabout onto Manor Park Road. | 767 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Beckenham Road/A214. | 244 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Beckenham Road/A214. Continue on A214. | 828 yd | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Links Way/A214. | 432 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Upper Elmers End Road. | 118 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto South Eden Park Road/B230. | 1139 yd | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto South Eden Park Road/B230. | 284 yd | |
| 13 | Enter Chinese Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Hayes Lane/B251. | 112 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Brabourne Rise. | 130 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Malmains Way. | 275 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Bushey Way. | 149 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Elwill Way. | 133 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Barnfield Wood Road. | 233 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Pickhurst Lane/B251. | 510 yd | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Mead Way. | 58 yd | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Pickhurst Lane. | 109 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto Mead Way. | 58 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Pickhurst Lane/B251. | 1175 yd | |
| 24 | Turn right onto Hayes Hill Road. | 246 yd | |
| 25 | Bear left onto Tiepigs Lane. | 475 yd | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Addington Road. | 453 yd | |
| 27 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. | 84 yd | |
| 28 | Exit the roundabout onto A232/Glebe Way. | 619 yd | |
| 29 | Turn left onto Silver Lane. | 81 yd | |
| 30 | Make a sharp right to stay on Silver Lane. | 74 yd | |
| 31 | Turn right to stay on Silver Lane. | 115 yd |
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