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Birmingham (Kings Heath) #572 Pro
This Kings Heath route heads south-west through Manningford Road and Bells Lane to Druids Lane in Druids Heath. The route continues via Chelworth Road and Harbinger Road to Gay Hill Lane, then south through Packhorse Lane to Hollywood. You take the Alcester Road at 70 mph northbound, returning through Alcester Road South and Sladepool Farm Road.
Watch Out For
The 70 mph and 60 mph dual carriageway sections demand confident high-speed driving. Gay Hill Lane is a winding country road with hedgerows limiting visibility. Druids Lane residential area has a 20 mph zone. Zero traffic signals means all junctions require your own judgment on right of way.
Route Features
15.2 km with 12 turns (8 left, 4 right), 2 roundabouts, and zero traffic signals. Speeds from 20 to 70 mph. Covers Druids Heath, Hollywood countryside lanes, and the A435 dual carriageway.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near the test centre on Alcester Road South.
Key Tips
Eight left turns need precise kerb positioning and cyclist awareness. On Gay Hill Lane bends, reduce speed and stay left. Build to 70 mph on the A435 without hesitation. The quiet Packhorse Lane can lull you into complacency before the fast road.
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 left onto A435/Alcester Road South. | 247 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Manningford Road. | 131 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right to stay on Manningford Road. | 342 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Bells Lane. | 1001 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Druids Lane. | 124 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Chelworth Road. | 228 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Harbinger Road. | 775 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Gay Hill Lane. | 1.0 mi | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Packhorse Lane. | 143 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Alcester Road. | 22 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto May Lane. | 127 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Oakwood Road. | 112 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Falstaff Avenue. | 172 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Shawhurst Lane. | 416 yd | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Alcester Road. | 1433 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. | 25 yd | |
| 22 | Exit the roundabout onto A435/Hollywood By-Pass. | 1.5 mi | |
| 23 | Enter The Maypole and take the 3rd exit onto Maypole Lane. | 298 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Henlow Road. | 39 yd | |
| 25 | Turn left onto Hawkhurst Road. | 290 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left. | 28 yd |
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