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Current status
No restriction we know of
Rudland Rigg is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic and Unclassified County Road. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
Some of its sections are typed from OpenStreetMap tagging rather than a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on the whole length.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Rudland Rigg, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Rudland Rigg in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northwest end, near Battersby Junction
- BThe southeast end, near Low Mill
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- Tracks leading off the main route are private shooting tracks, not open to vehicles. Stay on the signed route.
- Rock steps on the northern descent towards Ingleby Greenhow, the hardest part of the route. Not for beginners.
- Rutted moorland surface and water-worn gullies in wet weather
Unridden. Nobody has ridden and graded this lane yet, so the difficulty is a best guess from OpenStreetMap surface data. Ridden it? Suggest a grade from its card in the app.
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Rudland Rigg.
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Questions riders ask
Is Rudland Rigg open to motorcycles?
Rudland Rigg is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic and Unclassified County Road, 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 Rudland Rigg?
About 16 km, measured across all 8 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 15 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Rudland Rigg start and finish?
One end is near Battersby Junction, at the northwest end, and the other is near Low Mill, at the southeast end. The map on this page shows both.
Is Rudland Rigg in a national park?
Yes, Rudland Rigg runs through the North York Moors 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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