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Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Banned to any motor vehicle wider than 1500mm, but motorcycles remain legal (Surrey CC 2010 order, BOAT 515/137, Beggars Lane, Shere/Abinger).
Council order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Beggars Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Beggars Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northeast end, near Abinger Hammer
- BThe southwest end, near Abinger Hammer
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Beggars Lane.
- Sheepwalk Lane1.0 km north · 1.6 km long›
- London Lane1.9 km west · 0.0 km long
- Parklands2.1 km southwest · 0.9 km long›
- Chantry Lane2.3 km west · 0.0 km long
- Fullers Farm Road2.5 km northwest · 0.4 km long
- Ponds Lane2.7 km southwest · 1.4 km long›
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A country park and Grade II* listed house covering over 150 acres.
A spring-fed lake at the foot of the North Downs near Guildford.
A Grade II* listed Arts and Crafts house at Abinger Common, designed by Edwin Lutyens.
Questions riders ask
Is Beggars Lane open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Beggars Lane, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Beggars Lane?
About 1.7 km, measured across all 6 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.6 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Beggars Lane start and finish?
It runs northeast to southwest near Abinger Hammer, in Surrey. The map on this page shows both ends.
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