Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Cars restricted, motorcycles remain legal: The Cheshire East Borough Council (Various Traffic Movements) (Various Roads) (Consolidation) Order 2022, in force since 8 July 2022 restricts Cumberland Road, Wildboarclough, to "No Motor Vehicles except Motor Cycles Except for Access".
Council order.
UCRs are on the council’s list of streets, which doesn’t confirm motor vehicle rights the way a BOAT designation does. Worth checking locally.
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Where it runs
Cumberland Clough in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe east end, near Wildboarclough
- BThe west end, near Wildboarclough
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- Not accessible to cars or general traffic (width, TRO, or condition), legal for motorcycles
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Cumberland Clough.
- Dovehead and Three Shire Heads2.1 km southeast · 0.3 km long
- Buxton Old Coach Road2.6 km northeast · 2.2 km long›
- Hacked Way Lane4.1 km northwest · 0.2 km long
- Teggsnose Lane5.3 km northwest · 0.1 km long
- Washgate5.6 km east · 0.2 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Joes Lane6.3 km southeast · 0.1 km long
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Questions riders ask
Is Cumberland Clough open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Cumberland Clough, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Cumberland Clough?
About 2.1 km, measured across all 3 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.6 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Cumberland Clough start and finish?
It runs east to west near Wildboarclough, in Cheshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Cumberland Clough in a national park?
Yes, Cumberland Clough runs through the Peak District 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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