Current status
No restriction we know of
Water-break-its-neck Byway is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
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Where it runs
Water-break-its-neck Byway in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southeast end, near Llanfiangel Nant Melan
- BThe northwest end, near Llanfihangel Rhydieithon
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Water-break-its-neck Byway.
- Legal Line of Byway1.6 km southeast · 0.5 km long
- Black Yatt Byway2.1 km south · 1.6 km long›
- Smatcher Wood UCR2.6 km southeast · 0.8 km long
- Llanhaylow Path3.8 km southeast · 1.1 km long›
- Crossfield Lane5.2 km east · 1.1 km long›
- Wellin Lane5.4 km east · 0.8 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Water-break-its-neck Byway open to motorcycles?
Water-break-its-neck Byway is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic, 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 Water-break-its-neck Byway?
About 7.7 km, measured across all 7 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 7.3 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Water-break-its-neck Byway start and finish?
One end is near Llanfiangel Nant Melan, at the southeast end, and the other is near Llanfihangel Rhydieithon, at the northwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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