Current status
No restriction we know of
Badminston Drove is recorded as a Unclassified County Road. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
Its type is inferred from OpenStreetMap tagging, not a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on it.
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Where it runs
Badminston Drove in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northeast end, near Ower
- BThe southwest end, near Sprat's Down
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Badminston Drove.
- Hook Park Road4.1 km northeast · 1.4 km long›
- Chilling Lane4.6 km northeast · 0.1 km long
- New Road4.7 km northeast · 0.1 km long
- Brook Avenue5.3 km northeast · 0.9 km long
- Beach Lane6.7 km north · 0.1 km long
- Crableck Lane6.7 km northeast · 0.5 km long
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Questions riders ask
Is Badminston Drove open to motorcycles?
Badminston Drove is recorded as a Unclassified County Road, and we don't know of any current restriction on it. Legal status can change at short notice, so check signage and current Traffic Regulation Orders before you ride.
How long is Badminston Drove?
About 0.8 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 0.7 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Badminston Drove start and finish?
One end is near Ower, at the northeast end, and the other is near Sprat's Down, at the southwest end. The map on this page shows both.
Is Badminston Drove in a national park?
Yes, Badminston Drove runs through the New Forest 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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