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Sale (Manchester) #531 Pro
This Sale route heads south through Brooklands to Maple Road in Baguley, then east via Ferndown Road and Altrincham Road. It continues to Shaftesbury Avenue and south through Thorley Lane into Timperley, where it reaches Heyes Lane and Stockport Road before returning. With 11 right turns, 1 roundabout, 12 traffic signals, and speeds up to 40 mph, this is a turn-heavy suburban route.
Watch Out For
The 11 right turns across oncoming traffic are the main challenge, particularly on busy Stockport Road. Thorley Lane has a 40 mph section where the road narrows unexpectedly. The Heyes Lane area in Timperley has concealed side roads. The single roundabout near Brooklands Road junction can be busy at peak times.
Route Features
Speeds range from 20 mph near Norris Road to 40 mph on Altrincham Road and parts of Thorley Lane. Wendover Road through Baguley is a quiet residential street. Stockport Road through Timperley village is lively with shops, cafes, and pedestrians.
Test Manoeuvres
You will be asked to pull up on the left near Poplar Grove. Signal, check mirrors, and stop safely by the kerb.
Key Tips
The 11 right turns demand consistent observation. Wait for clear gaps and do not feel pressured by traffic behind you. In Timperley, pedestrians cross between parked cars. Keep your speed steady at 30 mph through the village centre.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive east on Poplar Grove. | 159 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Wardle Road. | 154 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Marsland Road/A6144. | 271 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Beaufort Road. | 78 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Whitehall Road. | 400 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Alcester Road. | 146 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Norris Road. | 24 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Brooklands Road. | 901 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Maple Road. | 504 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Wendover Road. | 563 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Ferndown Road. | 163 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 462 yd | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A560/Shaftesbury Avenue. | 739 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Thorley Lane/B5165. Continue on B5165. | 1.1 mi | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Riddings Road. | 487 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Woodhouse Lane East. | 187 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Park Road/B5165. | 652 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Stockport Road/B5165. | 113 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Mayfield Road. | 93 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Perry Road. | 139 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left to stay on Perry Road. | 213 yd | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Vale Road. | 139 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Stockport Road/B5165. | 1557 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Brooklands Road. | 224 yd | |
| 25 | Make a sharp right to stay on Brooklands Road. | 417 yd | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Poplar Grove. | 194 yd |
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