Current status
No restriction we know of
Merryfield 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
Merryfield Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southwest end, near Whiddon Down
- BThe northeast end, near Whiddon Down
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Merryfield Lane.
- Deave Lane2.6 km southwest · 1.1 km long›
- Youlden Lane5.5 km northwest · 0.7 km long
- Sessland Lane6.5 km north · 1.1 km long›
- Cocktree Throat7.2 km north · 1.2 km long›
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Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
Devon's only surviving Neolithic dolmen, three granite pillars near Drewsteignton supporting a heavy capstone, which collapsed in 1862 and was re-erected the same year.
The last castle built in England, a granite fantasy raised for grocery magnate Julius Drewe between 1911 and 1930 to designs of Edwin Lutyens, completed at only a third of its original grand scale.
Questions riders ask
Is Merryfield Lane open to motorcycles?
Merryfield 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 Merryfield Lane?
About 0.6 km. Its two ends are around 0.6 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Merryfield Lane start and finish?
It runs southwest to northeast near Whiddon Down, in Devon. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Merryfield Lane in a national park?
Yes, Merryfield Lane runs through the Dartmoor 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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