Current status
No restriction we know of
Skitt 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.
UCRs are on the council’s list of streets, which doesn’t confirm motor vehicle rights the way a BOAT designation does. Worth checking locally.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Skitt Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
Skitt Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northwest end, near Lydford
- BThe southeast end, near Lydford
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Skitt Lane.
- Horndon Bridge5.1 km south · 0.0 km long
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Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A Norman fortress rebuilt as a stone tower in 1195 to serve as one of England's earliest purpose-built gaols, enforcing the harsh "Lydford Law" over Dartmoor's tin miners and forests until Dartmoor Prison took over its role in the 1800s.
Questions riders ask
Is Skitt Lane open to motorcycles?
Skitt 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 Skitt Lane?
About 0.7 km. Its two ends are around 0.6 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Skitt Lane start and finish?
It runs northwest to southeast near Lydford, in Devon. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Skitt Lane in a national park?
Yes, Skitt Lane runs through the Dartmoor 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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