An 11.6 km route heading north-west through Cinnamon Brow, Winwick, and Croft, taking about 24 minutes. This route stands out with only 1 set of traffic lights and just 4 roundabouts, the fewest signals of any Warrington route. Instead, it relies heavily on rural junctions and give-way intersections along country lanes reaching 60 mph.

Watch Out For

• Smithy Brow (60 mph). Rural national speed limit road. Be ready for bends, farm traffic, and limited forward visibility.
• Smithy Lane area. Country lanes with no road markings in places. Position carefully and slow down for blind bends.
• Mill Lane. Transition between residential 30 mph and faster rural roads. Watch for the speed limit change.
• Roundabouts near Crab Lane. Two of the four roundabouts are here. After miles of rural driving, shift your mindset back to junction discipline.

Route Features

• 9 left turns and 4 right turns
• 4 roundabouts (fewest at Warrington)
• 1 set of traffic lights (fewest at Warrington)
• Speed range: 20-60 mph
• Passes through: Orford, Cinnamon Brow, Winwick, Croft, Fearnhead

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• With only 1 traffic light, this route tests rural driving skills. Expect unmarked junctions where you must judge priority yourself.
• Country lanes around New Lane may be narrow. Be prepared to stop and give way to oncoming vehicles.
• The 9 left turns are heavily weighted. Ensure you check your left mirror before every turn for cyclists.

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