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Brier Lane

Near Chithurst

Open to motorcycles South Downs National Park
1.1 kmcombined length
3mapped sections
Unsurfacedsurface
Easyestimated difficulty

Current status

No restriction we know of

Brier 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.

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Where it runs

Brier Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.

Chithurst AB N 1 km
Brier Lane BOAT UCR Restricted No motors

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On the lane

BOAT Unsurfaced Estimated easy

Difficulty estimated from OpenStreetMap trail-condition tags, not a rider’s assessment. Ridden it? Suggest a grade from its card in the app.

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Lanes nearby

The closest named lanes, measured from Brier Lane.

Part of the South Downs
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Questions riders ask

Is Brier Lane open to motorcycles?

Brier 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 Brier Lane?

About 1.1 km, measured across all 3 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

Where does Brier Lane start and finish?

One end is near Trotton, at the west end, and the other is near Chithurst, at the east end. The map on this page shows both.

Is Brier Lane in a national park?

Yes, Brier 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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