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Birmingham (Kings Heath) #570 Free
This Kings Heath route heads north through Broad Lane and Brandwood Road to Marldon Road, then east via Barn Lane and Billesley Lane. The route continues north to Southlands Road and Springfield Road, then west through Wheelers Lane back to the centre. This is the most northerly route from Kings Heath, reaching Billesley and the edges of Moseley.
Watch Out For
Seven roundabouts are the most on any Kings Heath route. Numerous 20 mph zones through residential areas near schools require constant speed awareness. Billesley Lane and Barn Lane have parked cars on both sides creating pinch points. Wheelers Lane is busy with shops and pedestrians.
Route Features
12.2 km with 13 turns (5 left, 8 right), 7 roundabouts, and 1 traffic signal. Speeds 20 and 30 mph. The most northerly route covering Brandwood, Billesley, and Kings Heath.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near the test centre on Alcester Road South.
Key Tips
The 7 roundabouts need confident lane selection. On Wheelers Lane, watch for pedestrians stepping out between parked cars near shops. Keep 20 mph in the school zones. The residential streets are tight so maintain awareness of your left-side clearance.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive north. | 35 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Hawkhurst Road. | 290 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Henlow Road. | 83 yd | |
| 4 | Make a right U-turn to stay on Henlow Road, if permitted. | 156 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Sladepool Farm Road. | 243 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto A435/Alcester Road South. Continue on A435. | 626 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Broad Lane. | 1172 yd | |
| 8 | Bear right to stay on Broad Lane. | 43 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Brandwood Road. | 252 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Marldon Road. | 528 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto A435/Alcester Road South. | 170 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Wheelers Lane. | 341 yd | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wheelers Lane/A4040. | 212 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Barn Lane. | 377 yd | |
| 15 | Bear left onto Springfield Road. | 79 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left to stay on Springfield Road. | 122 yd | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Billesley Lane. | 102 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Southlands Road. | 236 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Billesley Lane. | 244 yd | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Springfield Road. | 48 yd | |
| 21 | Bear left onto Brook Lane/B4146. | 523 yd | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Wheelers Lane/A4040. | 316 yd | |
| 23 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hollybank Road. | 1106 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Haunch Lane. | 32 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Warstock Lane. | 995 yd | |
| 26 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highters Heath Lane. | 167 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right onto Sladepool Farm Road. | 404 yd | |
| 28 | Turn left onto Kemsley Road. | 304 yd | |
| 29 | Turn right onto Hawkhurst Road. | 132 yd | |
| 30 | Turn left. | 35 yd |
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