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Birmingham (Kings Heath) #566 Free

AUDrive
Online
12 Jan 2026
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8.4 mi
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31 min
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This Kings Heath route heads south on Alcester Road South past Maypole, then south-west through Maypole Lane and Packhorse Lane to Baccabox Lane in Hollywood. The route follows Dark Lane and Gay Hill Lane westbound through open countryside, reaching Icknield Street before heading north through Longdales Road in Druids Heath. The return goes east via Bells Lane and Baverstock Road back to the centre.

Watch Out For

A 60 mph national speed limit section on Gay Hill Lane has bends and limited visibility through hedgerows. The road narrows without warning on Dark Lane. A 20 mph school zone near Maypole Lane catches many candidates. Only 2 traffic signals means most junctions are give-way or roundabout-based.

Route Features

13.5 km with 14 turns (6 left, 8 right), 3 roundabouts, and 2 traffic signals. Speeds from 20 to 60 mph across urban, suburban, and semi-rural roads. Covers Maypole, Hollywood, and Druids Heath.

Test Manoeuvres

Pull up on the left near the test centre on Alcester Road South.

Key Tips

On Gay Hill Lane, build to 60 mph where safe but reduce for bends. The transition from 60 mph country lane to 30 mph residential is abrupt. At Baccabox Lane, watch for farm traffic and mud on the road.

Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive south. 33 yd
2 Turn left onto Stotfold Road. 319 yd
3 Turn right onto Henlow Road. 25 yd
4 Turn right onto Maypole Lane. 210 yd
5 Enter The Maypole and take the 1st exit onto Alcester Road South. 88 yd
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alcester Road South. 307 yd
7 Turn right to stay on Alcester Road South. 280 yd
8 Turn right onto Packhorse Lane. 402 yd
9 Turn right onto Baccabox Lane. 572 yd
10 Turn left onto Dark Lane. 767 yd
11 Turn right onto Gay Hill Lane. 1186 yd
12 Turn left onto Icknield Street. 147 yd
13 Bear right onto Longdales Road. 308 yd
14 Turn right onto Primrose Hill. 174 yd
15 Turn left onto Shannon Road. 410 yd
16 Keep right to take Foyle Road. 254 yd
17 Turn left onto A441/Redditch Road. 214 yd
18 Turn right onto Grange Hill Road. 364 yd
19 Continue on Beaks Hill Road. 85 yd
20 Turn left onto Meadow Hill Road. 584 yd
21 Turn right onto Wychall Lane. 82 yd
22 Turn left onto Westhill Road. 455 yd
23 Turn right onto A441/Pershore Road South. 717 yd
24 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wharf Road. 179 yd
25 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bells Lane. 557 yd
26 Turn left onto Brockworth Road. 272 yd
27 Turn left onto Bells Lane. 292 yd
28 Turn left onto Manningford Road. 286 yd
29 Turn right onto Baverstock Road. 264 yd
30 Turn left to stay on Baverstock Road. 123 yd
31 Turn right onto Idmiston Croft. 120 yd
32 Turn right. 29 yd