Current status
Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal
Banned to general motor vehicles 1 Nov to 31 Mar, but motorcycles remain legal year-round (Essex CC 1996 order, Byway 9, Snakey Lane, Black Notley).
Council order.
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Where it runs
Snakey Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Rank's Green
- BThe east end, near Black Notley
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Snakey Lane.
- Pickpocket Lane1.2 km northwest · 0.7 km long
- Lanham Farm Road2.8 km northeast · 0.3 km long
- Dumney Lane3.0 km west · 0.7 km long
- Milch Hill Lane3.3 km west · 0.3 km long
- Milch Lane3.3 km west · 0.2 km long
- Willoughbys6.0 km north · 1.8 km long›
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A collection of historic textiles and designs run by Braintree District Museum Trust.
One of the earliest and largest surviving medieval barn complexes, near Witham.
Questions riders ask
Is Snakey Lane open to motorcycles?
Yes for motorcycles. Cars and other larger vehicles are restricted on Snakey Lane, but motorcycles remain legal. Check signage on the day, as restrictions can change.
How long is Snakey Lane?
About 1.9 km. Its two ends are around 1.9 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Snakey Lane start and finish?
One end is near Rank's Green, at the west end, and the other is near Black Notley, at the east end. The map on this page shows both.
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