Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Banned to general motor vehicles and horse-drawn vehicles 1 Nov to 31 Mar, but motorcycles remain legal year-round (Essex CC 2019 order, Byway 3, Pentlow, Hoe Lane).
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.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Hoe Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Hoe Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe south end, near Pentlow
- BThe north end, near Pentlow
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Hoe Lane.
- Ducks Hall Lane1.3 km north · 1.0 km long
- Cutt's Lane2.3 km northeast · 0.9 km long
- Long Lane4.5 km west · 2.3 km long›
- Back Lane4.6 km east · 0.4 km long
- Water Lane4.8 km east · 1.3 km long›
- Black Grove Lane6.9 km northwest · 1.3 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
Questions riders ask
Is Hoe Lane open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Hoe Lane, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Hoe Lane?
About 1.0 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Hoe Lane start and finish?
It runs south to north near Pentlow, in Essex. The map on this page shows both ends.
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