Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
Current status
No restriction we know of
Folly 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.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Folly Drove, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Folly Drove in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northwest end, near Hale
- BThe southeast end, near Hale
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Folly Drove.
- Black Lane3.6 km east · 0.2 km long
- Broadhill Lane4.5 km southwest · 0.6 km long›
- Hyde Common5.6 km south · 0.6 km long›
- Track Between Ringwood Road And Buddle H6.6 km south · 0.4 km long
- Road Through Fritham6.7 km southeast · 0.2 km long
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Questions riders ask
Is Folly Drove open to motorcycles?
Folly 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 Folly Drove?
About 0.7 km, measured across all 4 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 0.6 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Folly Drove start and finish?
It runs northwest to southeast near Hale, in Hampshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Folly Drove in a national park?
Yes, Folly Drove runs through the New Forest 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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