Current status
No restriction we know of
Milky Way 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
Milky Way in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northwest end, near Buriton
- BThe southeast end, near Buriton
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Milky Way.
- Forty Acre Lane1.0 km east · 0.2 km long
- Dark Hollow3.9 km north · 0.4 km long
- Huckswood Lane4.0 km south · 1.3 km long
- Cowdown Lane4.1 km south · 1.1 km long›
- North Stroud Lane4.3 km northwest · 1.7 km long›
- Limekiln Lane4.7 km west · 0.1 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
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Questions riders ask
Is Milky Way open to motorcycles?
Milky Way 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 Milky Way?
About 0.7 km. Its two ends are around 0.6 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Milky Way start and finish?
It runs northwest to southeast near Buriton, in Hampshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
Is Milky Way in a national park?
Yes, Milky Way runs through the South Downs 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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