I'm stealing this advice and pretending it was my own as it's better than mine
Moving to West Norwood showed me Milkwood road.
Too late for all the sensible advise, I went via Clapham North. Was ok apart from about 1/4 of a mile either side of Stockwell but I just hung back and let everyone else fight it out. Came back the direct route through Streatham/Brixton and made it home 5 min before the groceries arrived. Wasn't perfect but I achieved my goal.
Moving to West Norwood showed me Milkwood road.
shakes fist
Who doesn't?