Current status
No restriction we know of
Heads Road is recorded as a Unclassified County Road. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
Its type is inferred from OpenStreetMap tagging, not a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on it.
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Where it runs
Heads Road in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Stape
- BThe east end
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Heads Road.
- Limpsey Gate Lane2.6 km southeast · 0.4 km long
- West Dike Road3.2 km southwest · 2.5 km long›
- Keldgate Road5.4 km south · 1.1 km long›
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Questions riders ask
Is Heads Road open to motorcycles?
Heads Road is recorded as a Unclassified County Road, 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 Heads Road?
About 1.3 km. Its two ends are around 1.1 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Heads Road start and finish?
It runs west to east near Newton upon Rawcliffe, in North Yorkshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Heads Road in a national park?
Yes, Heads Road runs through the North York Moors 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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