Current status
No restriction we know of
Fodderfen Drove 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.
Some of its sections are typed from OpenStreetMap tagging rather than a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on the whole length.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Fodderfen Drove, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
Fodderfen Drove in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Upware
- BThe north end, near Padney
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Fodderfen Drove.
- Docking's Lane0.8 km northeast · 0.4 km long
- Breed Fen Drove1.8 km east · 1.1 km long›
- Rand Drove2.1 km south · 1.3 km long›
- Harrison's Drove2.2 km southeast · 0.7 km long
- Straight Drove2.7 km south · 0.8 km long
- Priory Drove2.9 km southeast · 0.4 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A 629-acre National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Wicken.
A preserved steam-powered pumping engine once used to drain the Fens.
Questions riders ask
Is Fodderfen Drove open to motorcycles?
Fodderfen Drove 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 Fodderfen Drove?
About 2.2 km, measured across all 3 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 2.2 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Fodderfen Drove start and finish?
One end is near Upware, at the south end, and the other is near Padney, at the north end. The map on this page shows both.
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