Current status
No restriction we know of
Sampson's 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
Sampson's Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northwest end, near Rook End
- BThe southeast end, near Hamperden End
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Sampson's Lane.
- Monk's Farm0.8 km northeast · 0.9 km long
- Flemings Lane0.9 km southeast · 1.5 km long›
- Chickney Green1.6 km south · 0.5 km long
- Chickney Lane2.0 km south · 1.6 km long›
- Pepples Lane2.0 km northeast · 2.0 km long›
- Delfits Lane2.9 km southeast · 1.9 km long · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 31 Mar›
GPX routes that use it
Ready-made loops that include Sampson's Lane.
Questions riders ask
Is Sampson's Lane open to motorcycles?
Sampson's 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 Sampson's Lane?
About 2.5 km, measured across all 3 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.9 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Sampson's Lane start and finish?
One end is near Rook End, at the northwest end, and the other is near Hamperden End, at the southeast end. The map on this page shows both.
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