Current status
No restriction we know of
Flash 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
Flash Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end
- BThe north end, near Upper Loads
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Flash Lane.
- Beeley Bar Lane1.2 km northwest · 2.8 km long›
- Back Lane2.6 km south · 0.8 km long
- Butcher's Lane2.8 km south · 0.3 km long
- Park Lane4.7 km west · 1.2 km long›
- Westwick Lane5.3 km northeast · 0.5 km long
- Calow Close5.5 km northeast · 0.3 km long
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Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A Bronze Age barrow on Beeley Moor, unusual for being rectangular rather than the round shape typical of the period.
Questions riders ask
Is Flash Lane open to motorcycles?
Flash 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 Flash Lane?
About 0.7 km. Its two ends are around 0.7 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Flash Lane start and finish?
It runs south to north near Darley Dale, in Derbyshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Flash Lane in a national park?
Yes, Flash Lane 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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