Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
Current status
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OpenStreetMap records this section as closed to motor vehicles (motor_vehicle=no), but no order is named. It may be a mapping error, so check with the council and the signs before riding.
OpenStreetMap tagging, not a confirmed order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Heys Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 04/11/2026.
Where it runs
Heys Lane in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Rishworth
- BThe north end, near Rishworth
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- Possible closure: OpenStreetMap records this section as closed to motor vehicles (motor_vehicle=no), but no order is named. It may be a mapping error, so check with the council and the signs before riding.
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Heys Lane.
- Shaw Lane0.5 km northwest · 0.4 km long
- Burnt Platts Lane3.2 km south · 0.2 km long
- Stansfield Mill Lane3.6 km north · 0.4 km long
- Tyas Lane3.7 km southeast · 0.5 km long
- Merry Dale Bridge4.1 km southeast · 0.0 km long
- Stansfield Court5.1 km north · 0.0 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Heys Lane open to motorcycles?
Possibly not. Heys Lane is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic, but there's a possible closure on it. OpenStreetMap records this section as closed to motor vehicles (motor_vehicle=no), but no order is named. It may be a mapping error, so check with the council and the signs before riding.
How long is Heys Lane?
About 0.8 km. Its two ends are around 0.7 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Heys Lane start and finish?
It runs south to north near Ripponden, in West Yorkshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
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Open the map, free Every named lane in West YorkshireLane data from OpenStreetMap contributors and council rights of way and highway records (public sector information under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and OS data © Crown copyright and database rights). Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only: legal status changes, check signage and current Traffic Regulation Orders before riding. How we check this data.