Current status
No restriction we know of
Clay Lane 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
Clay Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northwest end, near Bran End
- BThe southeast end, near Church End
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Clay Lane.
- Rogue's Green1.8 km east · 1.0 km long›
- Long Green2.5 km northeast · 2.2 km long›
- Bustard Green Lane3.3 km north · 1.2 km long›
- Coney Green3.3 km northeast · 1.5 km long›
- Bushett Farm Lane3.6 km north · 0.1 km long
- Grange Lane3.7 km southwest · 0.0 km long
GPX routes that use it
Ready-made loops that include Clay Lane.
Questions riders ask
Is Clay Lane open to motorcycles?
Clay Lane 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 Clay Lane?
About 1.0 km, measured across all 3 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Clay Lane start and finish?
One end is near Bran End, at the northwest end, and the other is near Church End, at the southeast end. The map on this page shows both.
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