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West Didsbury (Manchester) #627 Pro
This 10.8 km route heads south from West Didsbury on Princess Parkway at 50 mph, east through Wythenshawe to Northenden, then returns north via Palatine Road and residential Didsbury. A balanced route mixing high-speed dual carriageway with quiet residential streets, 19 waypoints, and school zones.
Watch Out For
The Princess Parkway speed drops from 50 to 30 mph at the Wythenshawe exit. Northenden has narrow residential streets with parked cars. School zones in the area enforce 20 mph during school hours.
Route Features
50 mph on Princess Parkway, 40 mph on Palatine Road, residential 20 mph zones, 2 roundabouts, 15 traffic lights, bike lanes, school zone, and 19 waypoints.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near Christie Way.
Key Tips
On Palatine Road, the 40 mph section has speed cameras. In Northenden, watch for residents reversing from driveways. The return through Didsbury has 20 mph zones that are strictly enforced.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast on Christie Way. | 226 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Barlow Moor Road/A5145. | 185 yd | |
| 3 | Bear left to stay on Barlow Moor Road/A5145. | 98 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto A5103/Princess Road. Continue on A5103. | 1.7 mi | |
| 5 | Take exit 3A onto A560. | 308 yd | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 162 yd | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 410 yd | |
| 8 | Enter Sharston Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Sharston Road/B5168. | 114 yd | |
| 9 | Make a sharp left to stay on Sharston Road/B5168. | 563 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Longley Lane/B5166. Continue on Longley Lane. | 736 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Victoria Road. | 182 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Palatine Road/B5167. | 73 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Homewood Road. | 118 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Greenpark Road. | 324 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Kenworthy Lane. | 131 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Yewtree Lane. | 168 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Palatine Road/B5167. | 142 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Mersey Road. | 106 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Barlow Moor Road/A5145. | 998 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right to stay on Barlow Moor Road/A5145. | 143 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Derwent Avenue. | 61 yd | |
| 22 | Bear left onto Christie Way. | 154 yd |
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