Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
Current status
No restriction we know of
Birchwood Lane is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Birchwood Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 15/10/2026.
Where it runs
Birchwood Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe north end, near Woollard
- BThe south end, near Whitley Batts
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Birchwood Lane.
- Smallbrook Lane0.3 km north · 1.0 km long›
- Ringspit Lane1.8 km northwest · 1.0 km long
- Tuckingmill Lane1.8 km east · 0.9 km long
- Mountain's Lane2.8 km southeast · 1.0 km long›
- Parkhouse Lane3.1 km north · 0.7 km long
- Enginehouse Lane3.3 km northeast · 0.7 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Birchwood Lane open to motorcycles?
Birchwood Lane is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic, 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 Birchwood Lane?
About 1.2 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.1 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Birchwood Lane start and finish?
One end is near Woollard, at the north end, and the other is near Whitley Batts, at the south end. The map on this page shows both.
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