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Current status
Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr
Seasonal Traffic Regulation Order, Hangman's Lane (Bolnhurst and Keysoe 68), Bedford Borough Council: cars and motorbikes banned 1 October to 30 April.
Council or park authority order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Hangman's Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 15/10/2026.
Where it runs
Hangman's Lane in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southeast end, near Keysoe Row
- BThe northwest end, near Riseley
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Hangman's Lane.
- Cross End Lane1.1 km south · 1.7 km long›
- Sandye Lane4.3 km north · 3.7 km long›
- Chapel Lane4.8 km southeast · 0.1 km long
- Sandy Lane7.1 km north · 0.3 km long
- Forty Foot Lane7.7 km west · 4.4 km long · Closed until 23 October 2027›
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Ready-made loops that include Hangman's Lane.
Questions riders ask
Is Hangman's Lane open to motorcycles?
Hangman's Lane currently carries a restriction: seasonal, 1 oct to 30 apr. Outside that period it is open to motorcycles. Always check the current position before riding.
How long is Hangman's Lane?
About 1.4 km. Its two ends are around 1.1 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Hangman's Lane start and finish?
One end is near Keysoe Row, at the southeast end, and the other is near Riseley, at the northwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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