Current status
No restriction we know of
Dean Drove 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
Dean Drove in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southwest end, near Chatteris
- BThe northeast end, near Chatteris
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Dean Drove.
- Horseley Fen Drove0.5 km northeast · 0.4 km long
- Short North Fen Drove0.6 km east · 3.8 km long›
- Blackmill Drove1.2 km northwest · 0.3 km long
- West Street1.2 km northwest · 0.2 km long
- Blockmore Drove2.3 km east · 2.0 km long›
- New Cross Drove4.2 km southeast · 0.8 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Dean Drove open to motorcycles?
Dean Drove 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 Dean Drove?
About 3.1 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 2.4 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Dean Drove start and finish?
It runs southwest to northeast near Chatteris, in Cambridgeshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
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