Current status
No restriction we know of
Cowdown Lane is recorded as a Unclassified County Road. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
UCRs are on the council’s list of streets, which doesn’t confirm motor vehicle rights the way a BOAT designation does. Worth checking locally.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Cowdown Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
Cowdown Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Idsworth
- BThe east end, near Compton
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Cowdown Lane.
- Tony's Walk3.2 km west · 0.5 km long
- Forty Acre Lane3.7 km north · 0.2 km long
- Milky Way4.1 km north · 0.7 km long›
- Mead Lane4.5 km north · 0.5 km long›
- Old Lane5.3 km west · 0.3 km long
- The Creek - A.k.a. Old Lane5.6 km west · 0.1 km long
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Questions riders ask
Is Cowdown Lane open to motorcycles?
Cowdown Lane is recorded as a Unclassified County Road, 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 Cowdown Lane?
About 1.1 km. Its two ends are around 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Cowdown Lane start and finish?
One end is near Idsworth, at the west end, and the other is near Compton, at the east end. The map on this page shows both.
Is Cowdown Lane in a national park?
Yes, Cowdown 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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