Current status
Military range, can close without notice
Military range: runs inside Cinque Ports Training Area, a military danger area. It can close without notice for live firing, check the range's firing times and obey red flags and signage before riding. (Area from OpenStreetMap.)
Military area mapped in OpenStreetMap.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Tolsford Hill, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 24/09/2026.
Where it runs
Tolsford Hill in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Postling
- BThe north end, near Etchinghill
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Tolsford Hill.
- Folks Wood Byway3.1 km southwest · 0.9 km long
- Old London Road3.1 km southwest · 0.6 km long
- Gatteridge Lane7.7 km northeast · 1.5 km long›
Questions riders ask
Is Tolsford Hill open to motorcycles?
Only when the range allows it. Tolsford Hill is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic, but it sits on a military range that can close it without notice. Check with the range before you ride.
How long is Tolsford Hill?
About 1.0 km, measured across all 3 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 0.9 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Tolsford Hill start and finish?
One end is near Postling, at the south end, and the other is near Etchinghill, at the north end. The map on this page shows both.
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