Current status
Closed to motor vehicles
TRO: Peak District National Park Authority (Long Causeway Prohibition of Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Traffic Regulation Order 2014 (Long Causeway, Redmires Reservoir/Sheffield BOAT 9 to Dennis Knoll/Outseats BOAT 48, covers both the Derbyshire and South Yorkshire sides of one continuous road). Permanent Prohibition of Mechanically Propelled Vehicles, no general public motor vehicle access at any time. Emergency services, statutory undertakers and permit holders exempt.
Council or park authority order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Long Causeway, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
Long Causeway in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Bamford
- BThe east end
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Long Causeway.
- Gatehouse Lane1.1 km southwest · 0.4 km long
- Hurstclough Lane1.2 km southwest · 1.2 km long›
- Leeside Road1.3 km west · 0.5 km long
- Bamford Clough1.8 km west · 0.2 km long
- Water Lane2.9 km west · 0.3 km long
- Ronksley Lane3.0 km northeast · 0.1 km long
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Questions riders ask
Is Long Causeway open to motorcycles?
Long Causeway currently carries a restriction: closed to motor vehicles. Ordinary motor traffic is not allowed while it applies. Always check the current position before riding.
How long is Long Causeway?
About 3.7 km, measured across all 13 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 3.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Long Causeway start and finish?
It runs west to east near Hathersage, in Derbyshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Long Causeway in a national park?
Yes, Long Causeway 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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