Current status
No restriction we know of
Sir William Hill 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
Sir William Hill Road in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Bretton
- BThe east end, near Eyam
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Sir William Hill Road.
- Tideswell Lane1.2 km southwest · 1.9 km long›
- New Road1.6 km southeast · 0.1 km long
- Mill Lane1.7 km south · 1.1 km long›
- Jacob’s Ladder2.3 km southeast · 0.6 km long · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Cliff Bottom2.3 km southeast · 0.3 km long
- Duper Lane2.4 km northwest · 0.9 km long›
GPX routes that use it
Ready-made loops that include Sir William Hill Road.
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Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
Eyam's own plague museum, telling the story of the village that chose to isolate itself during a 1665-66 outbreak to stop the disease spreading further.
A Grade II* listed 17th-century manor house in Eyam, the village famous for isolating itself during the plague.
A cave near Eyam, formerly known as Cucklet Delph, where the plague-stricken village is said to have held open-air services during its 1665-66 self-isolation.
The surviving chapel of the former Padley Hall at Grindleford, a Grade I listed building.
Questions riders ask
Is Sir William Hill Road open to motorcycles?
Sir William Hill 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 Sir William Hill Road?
About 1.5 km. Its two ends are around 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Sir William Hill Road start and finish?
One end is near Bretton, at the west end, and the other is near Eyam, at the east end. The map on this page shows both.
Is Sir William Hill Road in a national park?
Yes, Sir William Hill Road runs through the Peak District National Park. Some national park authorities make their own Traffic Regulation Orders, so it's worth checking the park's restrictions as well as the council's.
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