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
Not accessible to cars or general traffic (width, TRO, or condition), legal for motorcycles
OpenStreetMap tagging.
Its type is inferred from OpenStreetMap tagging, not a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on it.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Old Church Hill, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 13/11/2026.
Where it runs
Old Church Hill in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Bulphan
- BThe east end
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Old Church Hill.
- Highland Drive3.0 km east · 0.1 km long
- Nightingale Lane3.6 km northwest · 1.4 km long›
- Dunton Road3.8 km north · 0.1 km long
- Blind Lane5.5 km north · 1.3 km long›
- Holford Road6.0 km south · 1.9 km long›
- Wiggin's Lane6.2 km north · 0.9 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Old Church Hill open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Old Church Hill, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Old Church Hill?
About 1.4 km. Its two ends are around 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Old Church Hill start and finish?
It runs west to east near Basildon, in Essex. The map on this page shows both ends.
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