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Sheffield (Handsworth) #612 Free
This 17.2 km route heads east from Handsworth through Swallownest and Aughton, then south-east to Whiston via Pleasley Road. It returns north via West Bawtry Road in Brinsworth and Catcliffe along Highfield Lane. This route crosses into Rotherham district, with rural 50 mph and 70 mph stretches rarely seen on other Handsworth routes.
Watch Out For
The 50 mph zone near Catcliffe has a speed camera. Aughton village has narrow lanes with blind bends and no pavements. The give-way on Highfield Lane has fast traffic from the Parkway direction.
Route Features
70 mph on Bawtry Road, 50 mph on Highfield Lane and West Bawtry Road, village driving through Aughton, 4 roundabouts, 8 traffic lights, and pedestrian crossings near Catcliffe.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near Orgreave Way.
Key Tips
On Pleasley Road, the speed limit changes frequently between 30 and 40 mph through villages. The Brinsworth roundabout feeds onto a 50 mph road - accelerate smoothly after exiting. Watch for tractors on the rural sections near Aughton.
Other Information
Sheffield Handsworth EP09 Video
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive southwest on Orgreave Way. | 53 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Retford Road/B6200. | 1.1 mi | |
| 3 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Retford Road/B6200. | 1.0 mi | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chesterfield Road/B6053. | 147 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Main Street. | 163 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto High Street/A618. Continue on A618. | 3.3 mi | |
| 7 | Turn left onto West Bawtry Road/A631. | 1147 yd | |
| 8 | Enter Rotherway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West Bawtry Road/A630. | 1065 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left to stay on West Bawtry Road/A630. | 107 yd | |
| 10 | Enter Canklow Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bawtry Road/A631. | 199 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Whitehill Lane/B6066. Continue on B6066. | 1.3 mi | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto B6066. | 546 yd | |
| 13 | Continue on Highfield Lane. | 1329 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highfield Lane/B6066. | 925 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Retford Road/B6200. | 739 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Orgreave Way. | 103 yd |
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