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Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Seasonal restriction 1 November to 30 April, motorcycles remain legal: Nottinghamshire County Council proposed a 2018 order (Newark and Sherwood Area, ref 3286) closing this byway over winter to "all motorised traffic (except solo motor cycles)". We haven’t confirmed it was made, check signage for cars.
Council order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Rob Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 15/10/2026.
Where it runs
Rob Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Farnsfield
- BThe east end, near Farnsfield
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Rob Lane.
- Carver's Hollow1.1 km east · 0.9 km long
- Wolfeleyhill Lane1.1 km east · 0.3 km long
- Cutlersforth1.3 km east · 1.7 km long›
- Newhall Lane2.1 km east · 1.1 km long›
- Gray Lane2.2 km east · 0.7 km long
- Cotmoor Lane3.1 km southeast · 2.0 km long›
Questions riders ask
Is Rob Lane open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Rob Lane, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Rob Lane?
About 2.1 km, measured across all 5 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.8 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Rob Lane start and finish?
It runs west to east near Farnsfield, in Nottinghamshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
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