Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
Current status
No restriction we know of
Rectory Lane 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.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Rectory Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 15/10/2026.
Where it runs
Rectory Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Whitmore Heath
- BThe east end, near Whitmore
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Rectory Lane.
- Lymes Road2.9 km northeast · 2.5 km long›
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough4.0 km north · 2.1 km long›
- Hungerford Lane4.2 km northwest · 0.1 km long
- Hollywood Lane5.2 km north · 1.4 km long›
- Agger Hill5.3 km north · 0.4 km long
- Crackley Lane5.4 km north · 0.7 km long
GPX routes that use it
Ready-made loops that include Rectory Lane.
Questions riders ask
Is Rectory Lane open to motorcycles?
Rectory Lane 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 Rectory Lane?
About 0.6 km. Its two ends are around 0.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Rectory Lane start and finish?
One end is near Whitmore Heath, at the west end, and the other is near Whitmore, at the east end. The map on this page shows both.
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