Current status
No restriction we know of
Crabhill 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 Crabhill Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 24/09/2026.
Where it runs
Crabhill Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Wantage
- BThe north end, near Grove
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Crabhill Lane.
- Stirlings Road1.3 km southwest · 0.1 km long
- Cow Lane1.5 km northwest · 2.0 km long›
- Icknield Way2.5 km southeast · 3.7 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Green Road3.3 km southwest · 2.2 km long›
- Cornhill Lane3.3 km southwest · 0.4 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
- Mill Lane4.1 km east · 0.6 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A statue of Alfred the Great in Wantage market place, unveiled in 1877.
A local history museum in Wantage.
Questions riders ask
Is Crabhill Lane open to motorcycles?
Crabhill 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 Crabhill Lane?
About 1.1 km, measured across all 6 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Crabhill Lane start and finish?
One end is near Wantage, at the south end, and the other is near Grove, at the north end. The map on this page shows both.
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