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Speke (Liverpool) #875 Free
A 10-mile route south-east to Hale village via Estuary Boulevard and returning through Ramsbrook Lane. Reaches 60 mph on Higher Road. Five roundabouts but only 7 traffic lights. About 25 minutes.
Watch Out For
- Higher Road at 60 mph. Rural single-carriageway with bends and no street lighting. Watch for farm vehicles and horse riders.
- Ramsbrook Lane is narrow and winding. Hedgerows limit visibility. Expect oncoming traffic and be ready to stop.
- 5 roundabouts. Several along Dunlop Road in the Speke industrial area. Traffic can be heavy with lorries.
- Speed transitions on Speke Road. Drops from 40 to 30 quickly when entering residential zones.
Route Features
- 3 left turns, 0 right turns, 5 roundabouts, 7 traffic lights.
- 30 mph residential, 40 mph through Speke, 50 mph on Hale Road, 60 mph on Higher Road.
- Loops through Estuary Banks and Hale village before returning.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left on Banks Road near the test centre.
Key Tips
- On Garston Shore Road, the road surface can be uneven. Reduce speed and hold the steering firmly.
- Speke Hall Avenue has a 40 mph limit but parked cars near the estate narrow the road. Adjust speed to conditions.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive southwest on Banks Road. | 836 yd | |
| 2 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Garston Shore Road. | 1351 yd | |
| 3 | Make a sharp left onto Estuary Boulevard. | 481 yd | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Estuary Boulevard. | 310 yd | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Estuary Banks. | 706 yd | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Speke Hall Avenue. | 1168 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Dunlop Road. | 2.3 mi | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Ramsbrook Lane. | 1.2 mi | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Higher Road. | 116 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left to take the A561 ramp. | 2.8 mi | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A561/Speke Road. | 743 yd | |
| 12 | Bear left onto Banks Road. | 219 yd |
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