This 11.9 km route focuses on Stevenage's residential estates. Starting on Drapers Way, it follows Fairlands Way south and loops through Bedwell on Colestrete and Bedwell Crescent. The route heads north through Pin Green on St Albans Drive and Grace Way, then returns south on Walkern Road and Sish Lane through the Old Town residential area via Letchmore Road back to the centre.

Watch Out For

Nine left turns dominate this route, the most of any Stevenage route, testing your left-turn positioning consistently. Only 4 roundabouts and 2 traffic lights mean most junctions are priority-based, requiring careful observation at T-junctions. Colestrete and Holly Copse in Bedwell have tight residential turns with limited forward visibility. The 20 mph zones around Pin Green need careful speed management.

Route Features

Predominantly 30 mph residential estate driving (436 segments), with shorter 40 mph sections on Fairlands Way and Monkswood Way. Pin Green's Grace Way and York Road area has a grid-pattern layout typical of Stevenage new town estates. Bedwell Crescent has a sweeping curve requiring steady steering. A brief 60 mph section on the A1072 provides contrast.

Key Tips

On Colestrete, slow down for the parked cars and tight corners. Through Pin Green, follow the 20 mph speed limit signs near the residential areas. At the Bedwell Crescent junction, signal early as the curve limits following drivers' visibility. Walkern Road has a mix of residential and commercial properties, so watch for vehicles pulling out from driveways and shop car parks.