Current status
No restriction we know of
Black Dyke 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
Black Dyke in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Fitton End
- BThe north end, near Newton
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Black Dyke.
- Fen Drove0.4 km northwest · 0.7 km long
- Middle Drove0.7 km west · 1.3 km long›
- Major Drive0.9 km west · 0.8 km long
- Pope's Lane1.8 km southeast · 0.9 km long
- Sandy Lane2.5 km south · 1.5 km long›
- Treading Bank2.6 km west · 1.4 km long›
Questions riders ask
Is Black Dyke open to motorcycles?
Black Dyke 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 Black Dyke?
About 1.5 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Black Dyke start and finish?
One end is near Fitton End, at the south end, and the other is near Newton, at the north end. The map on this page shows both.
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