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
Short North Fen 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 Short North Fen Drove, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Short North Fen Drove in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Hiam's Farm
- BThe north end, near Chatteris
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Short North Fen Drove.
- Blockmore Drove0.5 km east · 2.0 km long›
- Dean Drove0.6 km northwest · 3.1 km long›
- New Cross Drove1.0 km south · 0.8 km long
- Blackmill Drove1.7 km northwest · 0.3 km long
- West Street1.9 km northwest · 0.2 km long
- Tubbs Drove Byway2.2 km south · 0.7 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Short North Fen Drove open to motorcycles?
Short North Fen 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 Short North Fen Drove?
About 3.8 km, measured across all 4 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 3.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Short North Fen Drove start and finish?
One end is near Hiam's Farm, at the south end, and the other is near Chatteris, at the north end. The map on this page shows both.
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