This Sale route heads south through Norris Road to Brooklands Road, then continues deep into Wythenshawe via Floats Road and Dobbinetts Lane. It reaches Grove Lane in Hale, then returns through Thorley Lane and Stockport Road in Timperley. With 10 right turns, 2 roundabouts, and a stretch reaching 60 mph, this is a varied and demanding route.

Watch Out For

Delahays Road near Hale has fast traffic and limited visibility at junctions. The 60 mph section on Grove Lane requires confident acceleration and awareness of the national speed limit sign. The 10 right turns across oncoming traffic need patient gap selection, particularly on busy Stockport Road.

Route Features

The route transitions from 20 mph residential zones near Norris Road through 30 mph suburban streets in Wythenshawe, to 40 mph and briefly 60 mph on Grove Lane through the Hale countryside. Southmoor Road is a connecting road with speed bumps. Shaftesbury Avenue has a mix of residential and retail traffic.

Test Manoeuvres

You will be asked to pull up on the left near Poplar Grove. Signal, check mirrors, and find a safe spot clear of driveways.

Key Tips

The 10 right turns are the main challenge. Do not rush when waiting for gaps in oncoming traffic. On the 60 mph section, accelerate smoothly and watch for the 30 mph sign coming back into Timperley. Practise the speed transitions between the different limit zones.