Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Seasonal restriction 1 October to 31 March, motorcycles remain legal: East Sussex County Council's Seasonal Prohibition of Driving Order 2016 (Public Byways Firle 10 and 6, Alciston 11, Berwick 7 and Alfriston 22, the Old Coach Road) closes it to other vehicles over winter, but motor and pedal cycles, quadricycles and horse-drawn vehicles are excluded from the ban.
Council order.
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Where it runs
Comp Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Alfriston
- BThe north end, near Berwick
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Comp Lane.
- Old Coach Road0.1 km northwest · 4.1 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
- River Lane0.8 km southeast · 0.1 km long
- Moorshill Lane3.2 km northeast · 0.9 km long
- Whiteing Lane3.8 km northeast · 0.5 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
- Lane Wall3.9 km northwest · 1.2 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
- Ash Lane4.5 km southeast · 0.6 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
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Questions riders ask
Is Comp Lane open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Comp Lane, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Comp Lane?
About 1.0 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Comp Lane start and finish?
One end is near Alfriston, at the south end, and the other is near Berwick, at the north end. The map on this page shows both.
Is Comp Lane in a national park?
Yes, Comp Lane runs through the South Downs National Park. Some national park authorities make their own Traffic Regulation Orders, so it's worth checking the park's restrictions as well as the council's.
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