Current status
No restriction we know of
Back Lane is recorded as a Unclassified County Road. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
UCRs are on the council’s list of streets, which doesn’t confirm motor vehicle rights the way a BOAT designation does. Worth checking locally.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Back Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 24/09/2026.
Where it runs
Back Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Swyre
- BThe north end, near Swyre
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Back Lane.
- Cow Lane2.9 km east · 0.3 km long
- Hine's Mead Lane3.0 km northeast · 0.4 km long
- Pig Lane3.3 km north · 0.3 km long
- Knoll Lane4.4 km northwest · 1.0 km long
- New Street Lane4.6 km north · 0.8 km long
- Whetlands Lane5.5 km northwest · 0.1 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A scheduled Iron Age defended settlement near Shipton Gorge.
An Iron Age hillfort above Abbotsbury, within sight of the much larger Maiden Castle to the east.
Questions riders ask
Is Back Lane open to motorcycles?
Back Lane is recorded as a Unclassified County Road, 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 Back Lane?
About 1.5 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.3 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Back Lane start and finish?
It runs south to north near Swyre, in Dorset. The map on this page shows both ends.
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