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
Harrow Hill 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 Harrow Hill, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Harrow Hill in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Gainsford End
- BThe east end, near Gainsford End
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Harrow Hill.
- Mallows Lane1.0 km southeast · 1.6 km long›
- Mill Lane1.5 km southwest · 0.5 km long
- Jekylls Lane2.5 km west · 0.2 km long
- Scotneys Lane2.5 km northeast · 1.3 km long›
- Church Lane3.5 km east · 0.1 km long
- Meeting Lane5.1 km northeast · 0.5 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Harrow Hill open to motorcycles?
Harrow Hill 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 Harrow Hill?
About 1.1 km. Its two ends are around 0.9 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Harrow Hill start and finish?
It runs west to east near Toppesfield, in Essex. The map on this page shows both ends.
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