This 7.3-mile, 31-minute route runs west from Hendon through Colindale Avenue to The Hyde in West Hendon, then doubles back through Hendon Way and up to Downage. The return uses Watford Way northbound. With 4 roundabouts and 13 traffic signals, this is one of the most signal-heavy Hendon routes. Speed limits stay mostly at 30 mph, with 40 mph on Hendon Way and 50 mph on Watford Way. The longest Hendon route by duration at nearly 31 minutes.

Watch Out For

• The Hyde. Busy shopping street with double-parked delivery vehicles and pedestrians crossing between cars; keep speed at 20 mph through this stretch.
• Edgware Road junction. Major A-road crossing with heavy traffic and complex signal phasing; watch for red-light runners from side roads.
• Brent Street. Narrow high street with bus stops, parked cars, and pedestrian crossings in quick succession.
• New Way Road. Residential road with speed humps; maintain 20 mph and avoid heavy braking over the humps.

Route Features

• 4 roundabouts and 13 sets of traffic signals (highest signal count among Hendon routes)
• 5 left turns and 7 right turns
• Passes through Kingsbury, West Hendon, Hendon Central, and Hendon
• 30 mph residential, 40 mph on Hendon Way, 50 mph on Watford Way

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Beaufort Square

Key Tips

• With 13 traffic lights, practise smooth stops and starts; rolling through amber is a serious fault
• On The Hyde, anticipate car doors opening and pedestrians stepping out from between parked vehicles
• When joining Watford Way at 50 mph, build speed on the slip road and merge smoothly; hesitating blocks traffic behind you