Route 5 from Belvedere takes Barnfield Road south, then east on Brook Street into Northumberland Heath. The route weaves through residential streets including Oakdene Avenue and Lesney Park, then heads to Avenue Road in Erith. You join Bexley Road southbound before turning onto Bronze Age Way at 50 mph heading north. The return passes through Abbey Road and New Road back to the centre.

Watch Out For

This route has 16 turns (7 left, 9 right) making it one of the most turn-heavy routes from Belvedere. The narrow residential streets around Oakdene Avenue and Lesney Park have tight bends with parked cars limiting visibility. Five school zones demand repeated speed changes. Zero traffic lights means relying entirely on observation at junctions.

Route Features

15.9 km with 16 turns, only 3 roundabouts, and no traffic signals. Speeds from 20 to 50 mph. The route focuses on Northumberland Heath and Erith residential areas with a 50 mph section on Bronze Age Way.

Test Manoeuvres

Pull up on the left near the test centre on Woolwich Road.

Key Tips

With 9 right turns, maintain strong mirror checks before each turn. The absence of traffic lights does not mean easy junctions - uncontrolled T-junctions on the residential streets require careful observation both ways. On Bronze Age Way, reach 50 mph quickly and hold it.