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Birmingham (Kings Heath) #576 Free
This Kings Heath route heads south-west through Maypole Lane and Packhorse Lane to Middle Lane in Hollywood, then west along Icknield Street to Longdales Road. The route continues to Primrose Hill and into Druids Heath via Shannon Road and Foyle Road. The return heads east through Baverstock Road and Alcester Road South.
Watch Out For
A 60 mph section on Packhorse Lane and Middle Lane area features country road driving with limited visibility. Shannon Road and Foyle Road in Druids Heath have 20 mph zones with speed humps. The 3 roundabouts include a busy junction on Alcester Road South. Only 2 traffic signals across the entire route.
Route Features
13.5 km with 12 turns (4 left, 8 right), 3 roundabouts, and 2 traffic signals. Speeds from 20 to 60 mph. Covers Maypole, Hollywood countryside, and Druids Heath estates.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near the test centre on Alcester Road South.
Key Tips
On the country lanes around Packhorse Lane, reach 60 mph where safe but slow for bends. In Druids Heath, the 20 mph zones around Shannon Road have speed humps. Approach the Alcester Road South roundabout carefully as traffic is fast.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive north. | 35 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Hawkhurst Road. | 290 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Henlow Road. | 86 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. | 1659 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Packhorse Lane. | 162 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Middle Lane. | 1.0 mi | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Icknield Street. | 316 yd | |
| 10 | Bear right onto Longdales Road. | 362 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Primrose Hill. | 565 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Shannon Road. | 410 yd | |
| 13 | Keep right to take Foyle Road. | 485 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto A441/Redditch Road. | 214 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Grange Hill Road. | 364 yd | |
| 16 | Continue on Beaks Hill Road. | 240 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Meadow Hill Road. | 330 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Wychall Lane. | 316 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Westhill Road. | 468 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto A441/Pershore Road South. | 717 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wharf Road. | 842 yd | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bells Lane. | 1571 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Manningford Road. | 437 yd | |
| 24 | Turn right onto Baverstock Road. | 118 yd | |
| 25 | Turn left to stay on Baverstock Road. | 123 yd | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Idmiston Croft. | 136 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right. | 35 yd |
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