Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Banned to any motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, but motorcycles remain legal (Hampshire CC 2000 order, Binsted BOAT 60, Hardings Road).
Council order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Hardings Road, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
Hardings Road in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe east end, near Rowledge
- BThe west end, near Bucks Horn Oak
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Hardings Road.
- Cradle Lane2.1 km south · 1.3 km long›
- Baigents Bridge2.8 km south · 0.0 km long
- Twyford Lane2.9 km northeast · 0.1 km long
- Priory Lane3.0 km east · 0.2 km long
- Sandy Lane3.2 km east · 2.8 km long
- Grange Road3.6 km east · 1.8 km long
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Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
An open-air museum of rural and agricultural life at Tilford.
Questions riders ask
Is Hardings Road open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Hardings Road, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Hardings Road?
About 1.5 km, measured across all 8 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Hardings Road start and finish?
One end is near Rowledge, at the east end, and the other is near Bucks Horn Oak, at the west end. The map on this page shows both.
Is Hardings Road in a national park?
Yes, Hardings Road 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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