Current status
No restriction we know of
Kirkby Slate Road 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
Kirkby Slate Road in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southeast end, near Broughton Beck
- BThe northwest end, near Friars Ground
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Kirkby Slate Road.
- Raisthwaite Lane4.2 km north · 0.3 km long
- Plumpton Lane5.3 km southeast · 0.2 km long
- Leven Estuary Crossing6.1 km southeast · 4.0 km long · Tidal crossing, dangerous without local guidance›
- Causey Lane6.9 km northwest · 0.5 km long
- Bletherbarrow Lane7.2 km northeast · 2.2 km long›
Questions riders ask
Is Kirkby Slate Road open to motorcycles?
Kirkby Slate Road 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 Kirkby Slate Road?
About 1.5 km, measured across all 3 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Kirkby Slate Road start and finish?
One end is near Broughton Beck, at the southeast end, and the other is near Friars Ground, at the northwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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