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Indirect routes to the back of beyond? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

detours

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'indirect routes' is the definition.
'detours' can be an answer for 'routes' (detour is a kind of route). I am not certain of the 'indirect' bit.

'to the back of beyond?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'to' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Another definition for detours that I've seen is " Temporary indirect routes".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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