Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
Current status
No restriction we know of
Ruston Lane is recorded as a 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.
Its type is inferred from OpenStreetMap tagging, not a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on it.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Ruston Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 15/10/2026.
Where it runs
Ruston Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe north end, near Sawdon
- BThe south end, near Ruston
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Ruston Lane.
- Quarry Gate0.5 km east · 0.4 km long
- Great Moor Road1.3 km north · 3.3 km long›
- Moor Road1.7 km west · 1.5 km long›
- Wykeham Carr Road2.5 km south · 1.0 km long›
- Ings Road3.5 km southeast · 0.3 km long
- Barker's Lane3.7 km southwest · 0.9 km long
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Questions riders ask
Is Ruston Lane open to motorcycles?
Ruston Lane is recorded as a 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 Ruston Lane?
About 2.1 km. Its two ends are around 2.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Ruston Lane start and finish?
One end is near Sawdon, at the north end, and the other is near Ruston, at the south end. The map on this page shows both.
Is Ruston Lane in a national park?
Yes, Ruston Lane 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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