Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
Current status
No restriction we know of
Water Lane 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.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Water Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Water Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe north end, near Albury
- BThe south end, near Albury
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Water Lane.
- Chantry Lane2.4 km southeast · 0.0 km long
- London Lane2.7 km east · 0.0 km long
- Parklands2.9 km southeast · 0.9 km long›
- Sawpit Lane3.0 km northeast · 0.6 km long
- Ponds Lane3.1 km southeast · 1.4 km long›
- Wix Lane3.2 km northeast · 1.5 km long›
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A spring-fed lake at the foot of the North Downs near Guildford.
A landmark hill between Guildford and Chilworth, the 18th highest in the county.
A country park and Grade II* listed house covering over 150 acres.
An early 18th-century Grade I listed Palladian mansion in West Clandon.
Questions riders ask
Is Water Lane open to motorcycles?
Water Lane 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 Lane?
About 1.0 km. Its two ends are around 0.8 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Water Lane start and finish?
It runs north to south near Albury, in Surrey. The map on this page shows both ends.
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