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Birmingham (Kings Heath) #578 Pro
This Kings Heath route heads south through Highters Heath Lane and Alcester Road South to Hollywood Lane, then south-west via Middle Lane and the A435 at 70 mph. The route loops through Wythall via Middle Lane south and Houndsfield Road, returning north through Glenavon Road and Sladepool Farm Road. The return uses Cotford Road and Maypole Lane.
Watch Out For
The 70 mph dual carriageway on the A435 demands confident merging and lane discipline. Middle Lane south of Hollywood has a 60 mph limit but the road is narrow with poor visibility on bends. Six roundabouts include fast A-road junctions. Zero traffic signals means all junctions are observation-based. A 20 mph zone near the start.
Route Features
16.3 km with 15 turns (7 left, 8 right), 6 roundabouts, and zero traffic signals. Speeds from 20 to 70 mph. Covers Highters Heath, Hollywood, Wythall, and the A435 corridor with diverse road types.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near the test centre on Alcester Road South.
Key Tips
Merge onto the A435 at 70 mph smoothly and check mirrors before changing lanes. On Middle Lane country sections, slow for bends despite the 60 mph limit. The 6 roundabouts connecting residential and A-road sections need correct lane choice. Watch for the 20 mph zone transition near Maypole Lane.
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 right onto Sladepool Farm Road. | 264 yd | |
| 6 | Keep right to take Cotford Road. | 194 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Maypole Lane. | 152 yd | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Highters Heath Lane. | 598 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Alcester Road South. | 448 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alcester Road South. | 92 yd | |
| 11 | Enter The Maypole and take the 1st exit onto A435/Hollywood By-Pass. | 111 yd | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. | 28 yd | |
| 13 | Exit the roundabout onto Middle Lane. | 682 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Middle Lane. | 495 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Silver Street. | 1182 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Alcester Road. | 7 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Houndsfield Road. | 579 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Sycamore Drive. | 341 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Beech Road. | 154 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Hollywood Lane. | 232 yd | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Houndsfield Road. | 131 yd | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Simms Lane. | 26 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Shawhurst Lane. | 165 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Hollywood Lane. | 237 yd | |
| 25 | Turn left onto Corbett Road. | 122 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left onto Hollywood Lane. | 786 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right onto Alcester Road. | 426 yd | |
| 28 | Turn right onto Highters Heath Lane. | 604 yd | |
| 29 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Highters Heath Lane. | 372 yd | |
| 30 | Turn left onto Glenavon Road. | 464 yd | |
| 31 | Make a sharp left to stay on Glenavon Road. | 350 yd | |
| 32 | Turn left onto A435/Alcester Road South. | 560 yd | |
| 33 | Turn left onto Hawkhurst Road. | 30 yd | |
| 34 | Turn right. | 35 yd |
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