About this road
The B3081 from Shaftesbury up Zig Zag Hill onto Cranborne Chase, then across the chalk downland past Tollard Royal to Sixpenny Handley.
Ride notes
- Tight hairpins on Zig Zag Hill
- Narrow downland road
Green lanes near this road
9 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 15 km of riding, plus 31 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.
- Brushy Bush LaneUCRon the road
- Long LaneUCRon the road
- Clap LaneUCR0.1 km away
- Ox DroveSeasonal0.2 km away
- Back Horse Hill LaneBOAT2.0 km away
- Drones LaneUCR2.4 km away
- Bridmore RoadUCR2.6 km away
- Chettle City WayUCR3.1 km away
- Chalk WalkUCR4.7 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
- Ivy Cross Service Station, SP7 8DS0.4 km in
- Tesco0.8 km in
- Texaco2.2 km in
Distances are measured from the Shaftesbury end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A35 Bridport to Dorchester42 km away
- A337 Lyndhurst to Lymington42 km away
- B3056 Lyndhurst to Beaulieu47 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.