Current status
No restriction we know of
Swan 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.
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Where it runs
Swan Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe east end, near Brookend
- BThe west end, near Chapel End
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Swan Lane.
- Woodgates Lane0.7 km northwest · 0.5 km long
- Tye Green Lane2.8 km west · 1.1 km long›
- Chickney Lane3.0 km north · 1.6 km long›
- Delfits Lane3.2 km northeast · 1.9 km long · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 31 Mar›
- Bullocks Lane4.1 km south · 0.0 km long
- Oak Lane4.2 km south · 1.3 km long›
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
The former site of a Victorian Gothic stately home known for its society weekend gatherings.
The remains of a Cistercian abbey, dissolved in 1536, its chapel surviving as a parish church.
Questions riders ask
Is Swan Lane open to motorcycles?
Swan 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 Swan Lane?
About 1.2 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 0.9 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Swan Lane start and finish?
One end is near Brookend, at the east end, and the other is near Chapel End, at the west end. The map on this page shows both.
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