Current status
Closed to motor vehicles
TRO: Hertfordshire County Council (Wash Lane, South Mimms) (Restriction of Driving) 1984 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
Wash Lane in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northwest end, near South Mimms
- BThe southeast end, near South Mimms
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Wash Lane.
- Blanche Lane1.0 km west · 0.5 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Crossoaks Lane1.8 km west · 0.5 km long
- Love Lane2.5 km north · 0.5 km long
- Abdale Lane3.1 km north · 0.2 km long
- Hook Lane4.7 km east · 0.9 km long
- Foxes Lane4.9 km north · 1.2 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
The site of a former castle near the junction of the M25 and A1(M).
The site of a decisive 1471 Yorkist victory in the Wars of the Roses.
A Grade II listed war memorial in Potters Bar churchyard.
A volunteer-run aviation museum at London Colney.
Questions riders ask
Is Wash Lane open to motorcycles?
Wash 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 Wash Lane?
About 0.9 km, measured across all 5 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 0.8 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Wash Lane start and finish?
It runs northwest to southeast near South Mimms, in Hertfordshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
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