Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Motor vehicles banned except motorcycles, which remain legal but restricted to the designated track where the byway has more than one alignment (Wiltshire Council 2012 permanent order, Easton Grey BOAT 1, The Fosseway, Sherston Road to Whatley Manor access road). Accompanied horses have the same restriction.
Council order.
Some of its sections are typed from OpenStreetMap tagging rather than a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on the whole length.
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Where it runs
Fosse Way in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northeast end, near Shipton Moyne
- BThe southwest end, near Fosse Gate
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Fosse Way.
- Fosse Way2.7 km northeast · 6.1 km long›
- Arches Lane3.6 km east · 0.6 km long
- Old Coach Road4.5 km south · 1.6 km long›
- Weavern Lane6.2 km south · 2.2 km long›
- Star Lane7.2 km southwest · 1.0 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Fosse Way open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Fosse Way, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Fosse Way?
About 6.0 km, measured across all 9 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 10.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Fosse Way start and finish?
One end is near Shipton Moyne, at the northeast end, and the other is near Fosse Gate, at the southwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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