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Birmingham (Kings Heath) #574 Pro
This Kings Heath route heads north-east through Sladepool Farm Road and Highters Heath Lane, then north via Warstock Lane and Haunch Lane. The route follows Chinn Brook Road and Trittiford Road to Cole Valley Road and Sarehole Road near Hall Green. The return heads south-west through Highfield Road and Yardley Wood Road back to the centre.
Watch Out For
Six roundabouts are joint highest for Kings Heath. Trittiford Road and Cole Valley Road are narrow with limited visibility at junctions. Haunch Lane carries heavier traffic as it connects residential areas. A 20 mph zone near Highters Heath school. All 30 mph with no fast sections.
Route Features
13.5 km, 34.7 min with 11 turns (6 left, 5 right), 6 roundabouts, and 2 traffic signals. Mainly 30 mph with a 20 mph school zone. A north-eastern loop through Warstock, Hall Green, and Yardley Wood.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near the test centre on Alcester Road South.
Key Tips
On Chinn Brook Road and Cole Valley Road, the road follows a stream with bends. Take these slowly and stay in your lane. The 6 roundabouts are residential-sized, so approach at walking speed if visibility is poor. Yardley Wood Road can be busy.
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. | 239 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Sladepool Farm Road. | 114 yd | |
| 5 | Keep left to stay on Sladepool Farm Road. | 350 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Highters Heath Lane. | 1021 yd | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 8 yd | |
| 8 | Exit the roundabout onto Warstock Lane. | 497 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Haunch Lane. | 121 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Yardley Wood Road. | 26 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Chinn Brook Road. | 1157 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Trittiford Road. | 129 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Highfield Road. | 87 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Cole Valley Road. | 931 yd | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sarehole Road. | 723 yd | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Cole Bank Road/B4146. | 83 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto A34/Stratford Road. | 325 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Highfield Road/A4040. | 455 yd | |
| 19 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highfield Road. | 766 yd | |
| 20 | Make a sharp right to stay on Highfield Road. | 460 yd | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Ravenshill Road. | 502 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto School Road. | 167 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Prince of Wales Lane. | 132 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Yardley Wood Road. | 899 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto High Street. | 59 yd | |
| 26 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maypole Lane. | 345 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right onto Henlow Road. | 281 yd | |
| 28 | Turn left onto Hawkhurst Road. | 290 yd | |
| 29 | Turn left. | 35 yd |
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