Current status
No restriction we know of
Scotneys 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
Scotneys Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Toppesfield
- BThe east end, near Great Yeldham
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Scotneys Lane.
- Mallows Lane2.0 km south · 1.6 km long›
- Mill Lane2.0 km northeast · 0.8 km long
- Harrow Hill2.5 km southwest · 1.1 km long›
- Rushley Green3.3 km east · 0.8 km long
- Meeting Lane3.5 km north · 0.5 km long
- Oxford Lane3.5 km southeast · 0.7 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
Arguably the best-preserved Norman keep in England, at Castle Hedingham.
Questions riders ask
Is Scotneys Lane open to motorcycles?
Scotneys 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 Scotneys Lane?
About 1.3 km. Its two ends are around 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Scotneys Lane start and finish?
One end is near Toppesfield, at the west end, and the other is near Great Yeldham, at the east end. The map on this page shows both.
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