Current status
No restriction we know of
Forest 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
Forest Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Bilsthorpe
- BThe east end, near Bilsthorpe
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Forest Lane.
- Combs Lane3.5 km south · 0.8 km long
- Rob Lane4.0 km southwest · 2.1 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
- Carver's Hollow4.1 km south · 0.9 km long
- Sikey Lane4.2 km northeast · 0.3 km long
- Newhall Lane4.3 km southeast · 1.1 km long›
- Sandy Lane4.5 km northeast · 0.5 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Forest Lane open to motorcycles?
Forest 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 Forest Lane?
About 1.4 km, measured across all 7 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Forest Lane start and finish?
It runs west to east near Bilsthorpe, in Nottinghamshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
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