Current status
No restriction we know of
Water Lane is recorded as a Unclassified County Road. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
UCRs are on the council’s list of streets, which doesn’t confirm motor vehicle rights the way a BOAT designation does. Worth checking locally.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Water Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 28/09/2026.
Where it runs
Water Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe west end, near Long Melford
- BThe east end, near Acton
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Water Lane.
- Cutt's Lane3.0 km northwest · 0.9 km long
- Hoe Lane4.5 km west · 1.0 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
- Peek Lane4.6 km northeast · 0.7 km long
- Ducks Hall Lane5.5 km northwest · 1.1 km long›
- Pound Lane7.6 km east · 0.5 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Water Lane open to motorcycles?
Water Lane is recorded as a Unclassified County Road, 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 Water Lane?
About 1.6 km, measured across all 5 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Water Lane start and finish?
One end is near Long Melford, at the west end, and the other is near Acton, at the east end. The map on this page shows both.
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