Thanks all for the advice. There's not really a suitable alternative route, other roads will still include busy roads and junctions, or there's a big hill with an additional 2 miles, she's got to arrive in a fit state to study!! She hasn't previously gone in front as has been more confident to follow, but her road positioning is good now, so we'll do that as long as she is happy. If that doesn't work out for either reason, pavement for her is another option for a while.
Thanks all for the advice. There's not really a suitable alternative route, other roads will still include busy roads and junctions, or there's a big hill with an additional 2 miles, she's got to arrive in a fit state to study!! She hasn't previously gone in front as has been more confident to follow, but her road positioning is good now, so we'll do that as long as she is happy. If that doesn't work out for either reason, pavement for her is another option for a while.