Current status
No restriction we know of
Gears 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
Gears Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southeast end, near Tregurtha Downs
- BThe northwest end, near Plain-an-gwarry
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Gears Lane.
- North Road0.6 km east · 0.4 km long
- The Avenue1.2 km east · 0.4 km long
- Chapel Lane2.0 km east · 0.4 km long
- Gilly Lane3.4 km northwest · 0.2 km long
- Penpol Sidings6.4 km north · 0.3 km long
- Drannack Mill Lane6.5 km northeast · 1.9 km long›
GPX routes that use it
Ready-made loops that include Gears Lane.
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A tidal island in Mount's Bay, reachable on foot at low tide, whose castle has been the St Aubyn family home since around 1650.
Questions riders ask
Is Gears Lane open to motorcycles?
Gears 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 Gears Lane?
About 0.7 km. Its two ends are around 0.7 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Gears Lane start and finish?
One end is near Tregurtha Downs, at the southeast end, and the other is near Plain-an-gwarry, at the northwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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