Current status
No restriction we know of
Cow 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
Cow Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southwest end, near Grove
- BThe northeast end, near West Hanney
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Cow Lane.
- Gipsy Lane1.2 km south · 0.3 km long
- Crabhill Lane1.5 km south · 1.1 km long›
- Stirlings Road2.7 km south · 0.1 km long
- Cornhill Lane3.5 km southwest · 0.4 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
- Bullockspits Lane3.6 km north · 2.1 km long›
- Green Road3.8 km southwest · 2.2 km long›
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A statue of Alfred the Great in Wantage market place, unveiled in 1877.
A local history museum in Wantage.
Questions riders ask
Is Cow Lane open to motorcycles?
Cow 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 Cow Lane?
About 2.0 km, measured across all 8 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 2.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Cow Lane start and finish?
One end is near Grove, at the southwest end, and the other is near West Hanney, at the northeast end. The map on this page shows both.
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