Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
Current status
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OpenStreetMap records this section as closed to motor vehicles (motor_vehicle=no), with the mapper's note "TRO on BOAT". We haven't read the order, so check with the council and the signs before riding.
OpenStreetMap tagging, not a confirmed order.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Thistlewood Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 04/11/2026.
Where it runs
Thistlewood Lane in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe north end, near Wolsingham
- BThe south end, near Wolsingham
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- Possible closure: OpenStreetMap records this section as closed to motor vehicles (motor_vehicle=no), with the mapper's note "TRO on BOAT". We haven't read the order, so check with the council and the signs before riding.
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Thistlewood Lane.
- Leazes Lane1.5 km northwest · 1.7 km long›
- Saltersgate Lane2.6 km north · 0.7 km long
- Weatherleyhill Lane4.6 km north · 1.4 km long›
- Coal Road5.6 km southeast · 1.1 km long›
- Rocky Road7.6 km south · 0.2 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Thistlewood Lane open to motorcycles?
Possibly not. Thistlewood Lane is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic, but there's a possible closure on it. OpenStreetMap records this section as closed to motor vehicles (motor_vehicle=no), with the mapper's note "TRO on BOAT". We haven't read the order, so check with the council and the signs before riding.
How long is Thistlewood Lane?
About 0.7 km. Its two ends are around 0.7 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Thistlewood Lane start and finish?
It runs north to south near Wolsingham, in Durham. The map on this page shows both ends.
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