Current status
No restriction we know of
Pilgrims 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
Pilgrims Way in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southeast end, near Charing
- BThe northwest end, near Lenham
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Pilgrims Way.
- Waterditch0.0 km northwest · 0.8 km long
- Pilgrim's Way0.3 km northwest · 1.3 km long›
- North Downs Way/Pilgrims Way1.5 km southeast · 1.8 km long›
- Squids Gate Lane2.2 km east · 0.8 km long
- Coalpit Lane3.9 km north · 0.8 km long
- Nettlepole Lane4.2 km south · 0.2 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Pilgrims Way open to motorcycles?
Pilgrims 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 Pilgrims Way?
About 4.3 km, measured across all 6 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 4.8 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Pilgrims Way start and finish?
One end is near Charing, at the southeast end, and the other is near Lenham, at the northwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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