This 11 km route takes around 25 minutes and explores the southern loop of West Wickham through Hawkhurst Way, The Grove, and Corkscrew Hill before heading east via Addington Road to Croydon Road in Hayes. It returns through Mead Way and Baston Road. The route has 4 roundabouts, 3 traffic lights, 2 school zones, and roads ranging from 20 to 40 mph.

Watch Out For

Two school zones near Croydon Road and Baston Road drop to 20 mph during school hours. The speed-40 markers on Croydon Road require quick speed changes between 30 and 40 mph. The Glade is a narrow lane where parked vehicles create pinch points. The roundabout at Baston Road carries heavy traffic from multiple directions.

Route Features

The southern section through The Grove and Copse Avenue runs through a wooded residential area with gentle bends. Corkscrew Hill has a noticeable gradient change. Glebe Way near Addington Road is a wider road with better forward visibility. The Hayes section through Mead Way provides a contrast with busier suburban conditions.

Key Tips

Practise the pull up on the left near Rose Walk on the wider stretch. On Woodland Way, watch for pedestrians walking to the woods. At the school zones, slow down early even if no children are visible. At the 4 roundabouts, check mirrors well in advance and give way to traffic from the right.