This 14.3 km route starts with a unique southern detour through Dollis Valley Drive and the modern housing estate streets including Minotaur Drive, Hera Avenue, and Minerva Way. It then heads west through Northbrook Road to Barnet Gate Lane, picks up Rowley Lane and the A1 Barnet Bypass, then returns through Wood Street and High Street.

Watch Out For

The Dollis Valley estate has speed humps, tight corners, and parked cars everywhere - keep to 20 mph. Barnet Gate Lane is a 40 mph country road with poor visibility at some bends. The A1 Barnet Bypass reaches 50 mph with dual carriageway driving. Two school zones near Barnet Hill. A give way at Rowley Green has limited sightlines.

Route Features

Two roundabouts near Wood Street, ten traffic signals, and three pedestrian crossings. Speed limits cover 20, 30, 40, and 50 mph. The Mays Lane bike lane requires checking for cyclists. Five left and five right turns provide a balanced driving challenge.

Test Manoeuvres

Pull up on the left near Great North Road.

Key Tips

In the Dollis Valley estate, treat every junction as a potential hazard - pedestrians and children are common. On Barnet Gate Lane, drop to 30 mph through the bends even though the limit is 40. After the A1, adjust back to 30 mph promptly on Wood Street.