An 8.1-mile, 28-minute route through Beeston, Toton, Long Eaton, Sandiacre, and Stapleford. Five speed zones (20 to 70 mph) with 6 roundabouts and 12 left turns, making it the most left-turn-heavy route at this centre. The route passes through Long Eaton town centre via Market Place, testing your ability to navigate a busy commercial area.

Watch Out For

• Market Place, Long Eaton. A busy junction surrounded by shops and pedestrians. Multiple exits can be confusing. Follow road markings carefully and stay in the correct lane.
• Fletcher Street and Oxford Street. One-way streets in Long Eaton town centre with tight turns. Watch for pedestrians stepping off the pavement without looking.
• Briar Gate to Grasmere Road. Speed transitions from 20 mph residential to 60 mph on Bostocks Lane. Multiple changes in quick succession require constant attention.
• Brian Clough Way, Sandiacre. 6 roundabouts on this route, and this section has back-to-back roundabouts at Sandiacre Interchange. Choose lanes early.
• Woodstock Road returning via Sandown Road. Residential area with parked cars. Check your speed has dropped back to 30 mph after the faster sections.

Route Features

• 6 roundabouts, the most of any standard-length route at Chilwell
• 12 left turns and 7 right turns (19 total)
• 5 speed zones: 20, 30, 40, 60, and 70 mph
• Long Eaton town centre driving including Market Place

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Eldon Road. After the busy route, take a moment to compose yourself. Check mirrors, signal, and park neatly against the kerb.

Key Tips

• With 6 roundabouts, practise the mirror-signal-position-speed-look routine until it becomes automatic.
• Market Place in Long Eaton is tight and busy. Slow down, scan for pedestrians, and follow lane markings precisely.
• The 12 left turns mean frequent nearside mirror checks. Build the habit of checking before every turn.