Current status
No restriction we know of
Gidley 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
Gidley Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Chieveley
- BThe north end, near Peasemore
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Gidley Lane.
- Chalky Lane2.5 km southeast · 1.2 km long›
- Halfpenny Catch Lane2.6 km northeast · 1.4 km long›
- Marsh Lane2.9 km southeast · 0.9 km long
- Dark Lane3.1 km north · 1.5 km long›
- Chapel Lane3.6 km southeast · 0.5 km long
- Crabtree Lane3.7 km southeast · 0.4 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
The site of an Iron Age hillfort with double banks and ditches on its south and east sides.
Questions riders ask
Is Gidley Lane open to motorcycles?
Gidley 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 Gidley Lane?
About 2.4 km. Its two ends are around 2.3 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Gidley Lane start and finish?
One end is near Chieveley, at the south end, and the other is near Peasemore, at the north end. The map on this page shows both.
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