Current status
Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr
TRO: West Berkshire District Council (The Ridgeway in the parishes of East Ilsley, West Ilsley, Compton, Aldworth and Streatley) (Prohibition of Motor Vehicles) (1st October to 30th April each year) Order 2005. All motor vehicles banned Oct-Apr, no motorcycle exemption, open May-Sep.
Council or park authority order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on The Ridgeway, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
The Ridgeway in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe east end, near Westridge Green
- BThe west end, near East Ilsley
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from The Ridgeway.
- Townsend Road1.0 km southeast · 1.1 km long›
- Dennisford Road1.0 km west · 2.0 km long›
- Woolvers Road2.0 km west · 1.5 km long›
- Cow Lane2.3 km east · 1.0 km long
- Grumble Bottom2.6 km northeast · 0.3 km long
- Downs Lane2.7 km northwest · 1.3 km long
Questions riders ask
Is The Ridgeway open to motorcycles?
The Ridgeway currently carries a restriction: seasonal, 1 oct to 30 apr. Outside that period it is open to motorcycles. Always check the current position before riding.
How long is The Ridgeway?
About 6.4 km, measured across all 5 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 6.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does The Ridgeway start and finish?
One end is near Westridge Green, at the east end, and the other is near East Ilsley, at the west end. The map on this page shows both.
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