Current status
Closed to motor vehicles
TRO: Hertfordshire County Council (Tykeswater Lane - Aldenham Byway 079, Elstree and Elstree & Borehamwood Byway 060, Borehamwood) (Prohibition of Driving) 2022, in force from 29 April 2024 Order. Permanent Prohibition of Driving, no general public motor vehicle access at any time. Permit holders, statutory undertakers and emergency services exempt.
Council or park authority order.
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Where it runs
Tykeswater Lane in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Letchmore Heath
- BThe north end, near Radlett
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Tykeswater Lane.
- Oakridge Lane3.1 km northwest · 0.7 km long
- Crossoaks Lane3.3 km northeast · 0.5 km long
- Blanche Lane4.6 km east · 0.5 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Wash Lane5.6 km northeast · 0.9 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Love Lane6.9 km northeast · 0.5 km long
- Herons Way7.1 km north · 0.1 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
175 acres of parkland and woodland including Aldenham Reservoir, near Elstree.
A country estate and house near Aldenham, on the outskirts of London.
Questions riders ask
Is Tykeswater Lane open to motorcycles?
Tykeswater Lane currently carries a restriction: closed to motor vehicles. Ordinary motor traffic is not allowed while it applies. Always check the current position before riding.
How long is Tykeswater Lane?
About 1.4 km, measured across all 8 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Tykeswater Lane start and finish?
One end is near Letchmore Heath, at the south end, and the other is near Radlett, at the north end. The map on this page shows both.
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