This 8.4-mile, 27-minute route heads west from Chilwell through Toton and into northern Stapleford, passing through New Stapleford and climbing to Bramcote via Hickings Lane and Ewe Lamb Lane before returning on Brian Clough Way. Speeds are mostly 30 mph with some 40 mph and a brief 70 mph stretch on Brian Clough Way. With 8 left turns, 9 right turns, and 4 roundabouts, it is turn-heavy and tests navigation through less familiar Stapleford side streets. Similar to Route 686 which also visits New Stapleford, but Route 706 extends further north into Bramcote.

Watch Out For

• Hickings Lane, Stapleford. Industrial area with HGVs turning in and out of premises. Give large vehicles extra room and avoid sitting in their blind spots.
• Ilkeston Road near Bramcote. Fast road with a 40 mph limit. Traffic builds up at the Brian Clough Way junction. Position in the correct lane early.
• Ewe Lamb Lane. Narrow residential road with a steep gradient. Parked cars on both sides create bottlenecks. Be prepared for hill starts if you need to give way.
• Toton Lane. Busy suburban road with a mix of 30 and 40 mph sections. The speed limit changes are frequent, so keep checking signs.
• Give way near Hickings Lane. Industrial traffic makes this junction unpredictable. Large vehicles may take wide turns into your path.

Route Features

• 17 turns (8 left, 9 right) across 8.4 miles
• Industrial area driving on Hickings Lane
• Hill driving on Ewe Lamb Lane in Bramcote
• Brief 70 mph section on Brian Clough Way returning south

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre on Eldon Road

Key Tips

• In the Hickings Lane industrial area, watch for HGVs pulling out without warning and give them priority
• Ewe Lamb Lane's gradient means you should use lower gears going downhill to control speed
• When joining Brian Clough Way from the Bramcote side, traffic approaches fast from the left - wait for a clear gap