Atherton test routes

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Practice routes around Atherton (Manchester) driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Atherton (Manchester) has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9.2 miles and takes about 30 minutes (8.3–13.1 miles, 25–43 minutes). Expect about 6.5 roundabouts per route, more than 56% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (70%), and the roads used most are Gibfield Park Way and Gibfield Park Avenue.

Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work

Atherton test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Atherton

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Gibfield Park Way10 of 10
• Gibfield Park Avenue10 of 10
• Wigan Road9 of 10
• Manchester Road6 of 10
• Gloucester Street5 of 10
• Park Road5 of 10
• Platt Lane5 of 10
• Leigh Road5 of 10

Speed limits on the Atherton routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph3%
• 30 mph70%
• 40 mph26%

What to practise for Atherton

• Roundabouts: about 6.5 per route, close to the middle of UK centres.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (70%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 30 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Atherton

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• Sale (Manchester) test routes · 10.8 miles
• Cheetham Hill (Manchester) test routes · 11.0 miles

Atherton test routes: questions