Current status
No restriction we know of
Old Shaftesbury Drove 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.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Old Shaftesbury Drove, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
Old Shaftesbury Drove in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near South Burcombe
- BThe east end, near Homington
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Old Shaftesbury Drove.
GPX routes that use it
Ready-made loops that include Old Shaftesbury Drove.
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
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Questions riders ask
Is Old Shaftesbury Drove open to motorcycles?
Old Shaftesbury Drove 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 Old Shaftesbury Drove?
About 4.9 km, measured across all 6 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 4.9 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Old Shaftesbury Drove start and finish?
One end is near South Burcombe, at the west end, and the other is near Homington, at the east end. The map on this page shows both.
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