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West Didsbury (Manchester) #629 Free
This 12.7 km route heads south on Princess Parkway at 50 mph, through Wythenshawe to Benchill, loops through residential estates, then returns via the Sharston Interchange. Four roundabouts (the most of any West Didsbury route), 50 mph on the Parkway, and 20 mph Wythenshawe estates combine for a comprehensive test.
Watch Out For
Four roundabouts, including the Sharston Interchange, require confident lane selection at speed. Benchill estate roads have 20 mph zones with speed humps. School zones in Wythenshawe enforce 20 mph during school hours.
Route Features
50 mph on Princess Parkway and Altrincham Road, 4 roundabouts (most in West Didsbury), 18 traffic lights, 20 mph estate driving, bike lanes, school zones, and 23 waypoints.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near Christie Way.
Key Tips
At Sharston Interchange, follow the overhead signs for lane guidance. In Benchill, the speed humps come frequently - keep a steady 20 mph rather than braking and accelerating. On the Parkway, maintain 50 mph and do not let other drivers pressure you to exceed the limit.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast on Christie Way. | 226 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Barlow Moor Road/A5145. | 82 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto A5103/Princess Road. Continue on A5103. | 1.7 mi | |
| 4 | Take exit 3A onto A560. | 308 yd | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 448 yd | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 410 yd | |
| 7 | Enter Sharston Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Altrincham Road/A560. | 360 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Altrincham Road/A560. Continue on Altrincham Road. | 107 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Royalthorn Road. | 361 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Greenwood Road. | 604 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Hollyhedge Road. | 1030 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Brownley Road. | 972 yd | |
| 13 | Enter Sharston Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 404 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 508 yd | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A5103/Princess Parkway. | 1.9 mi | |
| 16 | Take the ramp. | 145 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Derwent Avenue. | 61 yd | |
| 18 | Bear left onto Christie Way. | 154 yd |
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