Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Seasonal restriction 1 October to 31 March, motorcycles remain legal: East Sussex County Council's Seasonal Prohibition of Driving Order 2016 (Public Byways Long Man 40 and Willingdon and Jevington 34, 36 and 37) closes it to other vehicles over winter, but motor and pedal cycles, quadricycles and horse-drawn vehicles are excluded from the ban.
Council order.
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Where it runs
Ash Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe east end, near Jevington
- BThe west end, near Jevington
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Ash Lane.
- Butchershole Bottom3.1 km south · 0.2 km long
- River Lane3.9 km west · 0.1 km long
- Robin Post Lane4.0 km north · 2.4 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
- Moorshill Lane4.2 km northwest · 0.9 km long
- Whiteing Lane4.2 km north · 0.5 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
- Comp Lane4.5 km west · 1.0 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
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Questions riders ask
Is Ash Lane open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Ash Lane, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Ash Lane?
About 0.6 km. Its two ends are around 0.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Ash Lane start and finish?
It runs east to west near Jevington, in East Sussex. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Ash Lane in a national park?
Yes, Ash Lane runs through the South Downs National Park. Some national park authorities make their own Traffic Regulation Orders, so it's worth checking the park's restrictions as well as the council's.
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