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Southport (Liverpool) #671 Free

AUDrive
Online
29 Dec 2024
80
11.5 mi
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35 min
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This 11.5-mile, 35-minute route heads north through Crossens and deep into Banks village, similar to Route 666 but with a different return via Fylde Road and Marshside Road. It features 8 roundabouts (the most of any Southport route), 19 traffic signals, and speed limits ranging from 20 to 50 mph. The mix of open coastal roads, rural lanes, and town streets makes it a thorough test of adaptability.

Watch Out For

  • Marine Drive. A 50 mph coastal road with exposed conditions. Wind and rain can reduce visibility quickly.
  • Hoole Lane, Banks. Narrow rural lane with blind bends. Reduce speed and position towards the centre to see around corners.
  • Southport New Road. Speed drops from 50 to 30 mph entering the Banks area. Slow down early as the village boundary approaches.
  • Cliff Road junction. Give-way point with limited sightlines to the right. Creep forward slowly until you can see clearly.
  • Part Street pedestrian crossing. Near the test centre with frequent pedestrian activity. Approach at low speed.

Route Features

  • 8 roundabouts, the highest count across Southport routes
  • Rural driving through Banks with 40-50 mph country roads
  • 19 traffic signals concentrated in the Southport town section
  • Return leg via Fylde Road and Marshside Road through residential 30 mph zones

Test Manoeuvres

  • Pull up on the left is tested on this route

Key Tips

  • With 8 roundabouts, practise lane discipline and signalling. Signal left when exiting every roundabout
  • The rural section around Banks requires flexibility. Be prepared for tractors, horse riders, and narrow passing
  • The route transitions between rural and urban zones frequently. Adjust your driving style and speed at each boundary
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive northeast on Part Street. 39 yd
2 Turn left onto A570/Eastbank Street. 494 yd
3 Turn right onto A565/Lord Street. 865 yd
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A565/Albert Road. 709 yd
5 Turn left onto Park Road West. 188 yd
6 Turn right onto Fleetwood Road. 275 yd
7 Turn right onto Cliff Road. 192 yd
8 Turn left onto Argyle Road. 190 yd
9 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hesketh Road. 961 yd
10 Turn right onto Marine Drive. 1.2 mi
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Banks Road. 29 yd
12 Turn left onto Banks Road. 1.1 mi
13 Turn right onto Hoole Lane. 53 yd
14 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gravel Lane. 80 yd
15 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A565/Southport New Road. 134 yd
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A565/Preston New Road. 504 yd
17 Turn right onto Fylde Road. 1508 yd
18 Turn right onto Marshside Road. 58 yd
19 Turn left onto Fleetwood Road. 872 yd
20 Turn left onto Hesketh Road. 117 yd
21 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Argyle Road. 409 yd
22 Turn right onto A565/Park Crescent. Continue on A565. 1097 yd
23 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A565/Lord Street. 893 yd
24 Turn left onto A570/Eastbank Street. 496 yd
25 Turn right onto Part Street. 43 yd