Current status
No restriction we know of
Barston Drove 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
Barston Drove in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southeast end, near Swaffham Prior
- BThe northwest end, near Reach
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Barston Drove.
- Blackberry Droveway0.0 km northwest · 0.8 km long
- Black Droveway0.0 km northwest · 1.0 km long
- Clunch Pit Lane0.5 km north · 0.2 km long
- Fen Lane1.7 km southwest · 0.5 km long
- Straight Drove2.0 km north · 0.8 km long
- Spring Close2.1 km east · 0.2 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
The remains of an unfinished medieval castle in Burwell.
A Burwell museum on life through the centuries on the edge of the Fens.
Questions riders ask
Is Barston Drove open to motorcycles?
Barston Drove 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 Barston Drove?
About 1.4 km. Its two ends are around 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Barston Drove start and finish?
One end is near Swaffham Prior, at the southeast end, and the other is near Reach, at the northwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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