Current status
No restriction we know of
Shortleys Road 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
Shortleys Road in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe north end, near Cottam
- BThe south end, near Church Laneham
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Shortleys Road.
- Clayhough Lane0.5 km south · 0.6 km long
- Moor Lane0.9 km south · 0.6 km long
- Cow Pasture Lane1.2 km northwest · 1.1 km long›
- Salins Lane1.6 km southwest · 0.8 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
- Rimes Lane2.1 km north · 0.4 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
- Wranglands Lane2.3 km west · 0.8 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Questions riders ask
Is Shortleys Road open to motorcycles?
Shortleys Road 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 Shortleys Road?
About 1.1 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Shortleys Road start and finish?
One end is near Cottam, at the north end, and the other is near Church Laneham, at the south end. The map on this page shows both.
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