Current status
No restriction we know of
Bridewell 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.
Some of its sections are typed from OpenStreetMap tagging rather than a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on the whole length.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Bridewell Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
Bridewell Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southeast end, near Rickinghall
- BThe northwest end, near Botesdale
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Bridewell Lane.
- Slough Road1.1 km southeast · 0.1 km long
- Scama Lane1.2 km east · 1.5 km long›
- Furze Way2.3 km east · 0.3 km long
- Stonebridge Lane2.6 km east · 0.7 km long›
- Heighams Lane3.2 km west · 0.2 km long
- Dam Lane3.4 km east · 3.5 km long›
GPX routes that use it
Ready-made loops that include Bridewell Lane.
Questions riders ask
Is Bridewell Lane open to motorcycles?
Bridewell 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 Bridewell Lane?
About 0.9 km, measured across all 7 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 0.8 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Bridewell Lane start and finish?
One end is near Rickinghall, at the southeast end, and the other is near Botesdale, at the northwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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