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Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Banned to general motor vehicles and horse-drawn vehicles 1 Nov to 31 Mar, but motorcycles remain legal year-round (Essex CC 2025 order, Byway 3, Saffron Walden, Butler's Lane).
Council order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Butler's Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Butler's Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe north end, near Little Walden
- BThe south end, near Little Walden
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Butler's Lane.
- Thickoe Road2.7 km northeast · 0.1 km long
- Tiptofts Lane3.1 km south · 1.1 km long›
- Mill Lane5.7 km northwest · 0.4 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Birch Lane6.7 km west · 0.4 km long
- The Roman Road7.1 km northeast · 12 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Lower House Farm7.2 km southeast · 0.1 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
The ruined core of a medieval castle built during the 12th-century Anarchy.
A local museum established in 1835 by the town's Natural History Society.
A Saffron Walden gallery of nationally significant artists connected to the town.
A restored Grade II listed post mill at Ashdon.
Questions riders ask
Is Butler's Lane open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Butler's Lane, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Butler's Lane?
About 1.7 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Butler's Lane start and finish?
It runs north to south near Little Walden, in Essex. The map on this page shows both ends.
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