About this road
The A272 east from Winchester through the Hampshire downs and villages to Petersfield, the western end of one of southern England's best-known riding roads.
Ride notes
- Slow through villages
- Popular with riders, expect police enforcement
Green lanes near this road
29 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 21 km of riding, plus 54 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- North Stroud LaneBOAT0.3 km away
- Dark HollowBOAT0.6 km away
- Dark LaneUCR1.2 km away
- Pidham LaneBOAT1.2 km away
- Ridge Top LaneBOAT1.4 km away
- Wheelers Farm LaneUCR1.4 km away
- Woodbridge LaneBOAT1.8 km away
- Gravel LaneBOAT1.8 km away
- Cumber's LaneBOAT1.9 km away
- GreenwayBOAT1.9 km away
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
- Tesco0.0 km in
- Esso0.0 km in
- Shell, SO23 7SL0.0 km in
- BP0.4 km in
- Bramdean Garage13 km in
- BP, West Meon Hut, Petersfield, GU32 1JX17 km in
Distances are measured from the Winchester end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A272 Petersfield to Petworth25 km away
- A286 Milford to Midhurst27 km away
- B3056 Lyndhurst to Beaulieu35 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.