Current status
No restriction we know of
Houndkirk Road 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
Houndkirk Road in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northeast end, near Ringinglow
- BThe southwest end, near Upper Padley
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Houndkirk Road.
- Clough Lane0.8 km northeast · 1.0 km long
- Shorts Lane2.0 km southeast · 0.6 km long
- Trap Lane2.2 km northeast · 0.2 km long
- Strawberry Lee Lane2.3 km southeast · 0.2 km long
- Coppice Road3.6 km north · 1.3 km long›
- Long Causeway3.8 km northwest · 3.7 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
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Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
The surviving chapel of the former Padley Hall at Grindleford, a Grade I listed building.
Questions riders ask
Is Houndkirk Road open to motorcycles?
Houndkirk Road 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 Houndkirk Road?
About 3.8 km, measured across all 8 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 3.6 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Houndkirk Road start and finish?
One end is near Ringinglow, at the northeast end, and the other is near Upper Padley, at the southwest end. The map on this page shows both.
Is Houndkirk Road in a national park?
Yes, Houndkirk Road runs through the Peak District 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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