This 11.9 km route takes about 26 minutes and heads north-east from West Wickham through Station Road and Brabourne Rise into Bromley, reaching as far as Kingswood Road before returning south via Westmoreland Road, Hayes Road, and Croydon Road. It features 30 and 40 mph roads, 1 roundabout, 4 traffic lights, a school zone, and a give-way junction. Unusually, this route has only 2 left turns against 6 right turns.

Watch Out For

The give-way at Brabourne Rise has restricted visibility and requires careful observation. The school zone near Baston Road and Hayes Lane both have 20 mph limits during school hours. Two speed-40 markers near Croydon Road demand prompt speed changes. The roundabout at Baston Road carries fast traffic from Hayes Lane.

Route Features

Station Road and Red Lodge Road are wide 30 mph roads near the start. Kingswood Road sits on a ridge with good forward visibility but narrow lanes. Hayes Lane is a busy connector road with frequent bus traffic. The return leg via Croydon Road has a 40 mph section that tests confident acceleration.

Key Tips

For the pull up on the left near Rose Walk, find a clear section of kerb. With only 2 left turns, the right-turn technique is heavily tested, so check the right mirror and blind spot every time. At Brabourne Rise, creep out slowly to see past the hedgerow. On 40 mph roads, reach the speed limit smoothly to avoid a hesitancy fault.