About this road
The A286 from Milford through Haslemere and over the greensand hills to Midhurst, through the Surrey Hills and into the South Downs.
Ride notes
- Busy in places
- Wooded bends
Green lanes near this road
11 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 6.5 km of riding, plus 67 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Stoatley HollowBOAT1.2 km away
- West End LaneBOAT2.1 km away
- Killinghurst LaneBOAT2.3 km away
- Punch Bowl LaneBOAT2.8 km away
- Shannon Court RoadBOAT3.1 km away
- Shannon Court RoadBOAT3.1 km away
- Highcombe Bottom RoadBOAT3.2 km away
- Chiltley LaneBOAT4.1 km away
- Brier LaneBOAT4.7 km away
- Janes LaneORPA4.8 km away
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
- Eashing Service Station, Lower Eashing, Godalming, GU7 2QG0.0 km in
- Manor Weald Service Station, By-Pass Road, GU8 5EL0.4 km in
- Asda Express, Junction Place, Haslemere, GU27 1LE12 km in
- Arnolds Garage, Camelsdale Road, Haslemere, GU27 3RB13 km in
- Gillhams Service Station, Easebourne Lane, Midhurst, GU29 9AZ23 km in
- Esso, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex24 km in
Distances are measured from the Milford end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A272 Petersfield to Petworth10 km away
- A272 Winchester to Petersfield27 km away
- B2026 across Ashdown Forest58 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.